Guantanamo Bay, tucked away in Cuba, is about to become a hub of activity. The US plans to send migrants from the southern border all the way to this naval base. The Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon are trying to figure out if this step is legal. This unprecedented move comes from a directive by President Donald Trump. Organizing a place to accommodate tens of thousands of migrants is a huge task.

Tents began popping up last week near the migrant operations center. These tents are meant to temporarily house the migrants. The military is rapidly working to set up this base.

On Monday Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boldly stated that Guantanamo Bay is ideal for migrants and criminals alike.

Migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay will face uncertainty. Their rights and the length of their stay are both unclear. Even basic services like legal or social support are not guaranteed. Senior Trump officials have big plans, but they are very unclear on the details.

The center can only hold a small number of people, making this a massive operation. The entire setup is expected to take a month. The military will use resources from the Marine and Army to support the base.  .

Building tents for migrants is not new in the US. However, the duration of detention and the approval process at Guantanamo Bay are still uncertain. The Biden administration had once assessed the potential of using Guantanamo Bay for migrants, but the plan was merely a possibility.

The Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, assured that migrants would not be held indefinitely. The goal is to follow the law and deal with migrants appropriately. She promised to work with Congress to ensure compliance with immigration laws. This seems to be a promise that is not going smoothly.

Migrants fly to Guantanamo Bay Amidst Legal Questions and Confusion

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