In a move that has alarmed human rights advocates, President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order directing the Defense and Homeland Security departments to prepare the infamous Guantánamo Bay facility for the detention of migrants. Critics argue that housing asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants in a site internationally recognized for its harsh treatment of detainees marks a grave escalation in immigration enforcement policies, further tarnishing the nation’s humanitarian reputation.
Trump's Controversial Plan to Detain Migrants in Gitmo Raises Human Rights Concerns
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Jan-31
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will sign an executive order instructing the departments of Defense and Homeland Security to prepare the U.S. naval base on Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to hold tens of thousands of migrants."We have 30,000 beds in …
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Jan-31
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In a bold move to strengthen national security and enforce immigration laws, President Donald Trump declared his intention to sign an executive order for the adaptation of the Guantánamo Bay naval base to detain illegal migrants. This plan, leveraging the extensive facilities at Gitmo, showcases the administration's commitment to addressing the surge in illegal immigration by ensuring that those who attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully will be detained, thereby deterring future violations.
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