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Why Are Migrants Being Sent to Guantanamo?

March 3, 2025

The Trump administration has been moving migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay. This move is not only unprecedented but also illegal, according to a lawsuit filed by immigrants' rights groups. The lawsuit claims that the government is violating the Fifth Amendment and several other laws

politics

Guantánamo's Quick Turnaround: Migrants Sent and Sent Back

February 21, 2025

Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saw a sudden influx and then a swift departure of Venezuelan migrants. The Trump administration had a brief stint of using the U. S. military base as a holding area for migrants. This was a surprise move, as it was only a few weeks ago that the administration decided to use the

opinion

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

February 8, 2025

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Migrants fly to Guantanamo Bay Amidst Legal Questions and Confusion

February 4, 2025

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

politics

Boosting Guantanamo's Migrant Center: A New Plan

January 30, 2025

In a significant move, the President has instructed the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to ramp up the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The goal? To create more room for detaining high-priority criminal immigrants who have entered the U. S. illegally. This init

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Guantanamo: 11 Yemeni Men Freed After 20+ Years Without Charge

January 7, 2025

Imagine spending over two decades in prison without ever being charged with a crime. This is the reality for 11 Yemeni men who were recently released from the U. S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were among the last detainees held there since 2002, when the base became a detention site for

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Guantanamo Trial: Judge Revives Plea Deals for 9/11 Suspects

November 7, 2024

A military judge has just ruled that plea deals made with three key suspects in the 9/11 attacks are still valid. This includes Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is believed to be the mastermind. The judge, Air Force Col. Matthew McCall, made this decision even though the U. S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Au