Trump Proposes Detention of Criminal Migrants at Guantánamo Bay

The U.S. president plans to repurpose the controversial facility for up to 30,000 undocumented migrants accused of severe crimes.

President Donald Trump announced plans to detain up to 30,000 undocumented migrants accused of serious crimes at Guantánamo Bay, citing concerns over returning them to their home countries.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, which have long advocated for the closure of the Guantánamo facility due to its controversial history of detaining individuals without trial.
Trump also signed his first law of the term, mandating stricter detention and expedited deportation processes for undocumented migrants, including those accused of minor offenses.
The president issued an executive order restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors, a decision likely to face significant legal challenges.
These announcements come as Trump takes steps to overhaul U.S. immigration policies and redefine domestic and foreign priorities during his second term.