In a surprising announcement, US President Donald Trump revealed plans to revive a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. This decision comes just hours after the idea was discussed on the Fox News program, Fox & Friends.
During a signing ceremony for the Laken Riley Act, Trump declared that his administration would prepare the facility to accommodate up to 30,000 detainees while they await deportation. “We have 30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people,” Trump stated, emphasizing the urgency of the measure.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who appeared on Fox & Friends earlier that day, indicated that the administration was evaluating the use of Guantanamo Bay for housing migrants. She described the facility as an “asset” and underscored that the ultimate decision rests with President Trump.
This announcement is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing mass deportation campaign, which has already led to the arrest of thousands of immigrants, many of whom lack any criminal records. In a related move, Noem announced the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for over 600,000 Venezuelan migrants, raising concerns among immigration advocates about the uncertainty this could create for those affected.
The Guantanamo Bay facility has a controversial history, having previously housed refugees and detainees during various crises and conflicts. The potential repurposing of this facility for migrants comes amid a broader discussion on immigration policies in the United States.
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Source: CBS.
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