U.S. authorities have transferred a group of undocumented migrants to the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, signaling a dramatic escalation of immigration enforcement under former President Donald Trump's administration. The move, first reported by CGTN's Toni Waterman, could see tens of thousands of detainees relocated to the controversial naval base in Cuba.
The transfers come as part of an expanded crackdown targeting migration routes from Asia, though specific nationalities affected remain undisclosed. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, primarily known for housing terrorism suspects since 2002, now faces scrutiny for this unprecedented repurposing of its facilities.
While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not released an official statement, immigration advocates warn the policy raises urgent questions about human rights protections and legal due process. “This sets a dangerous precedent for immigration enforcement,” said Marisol Gómez, a policy analyst at the Global Migration Initiative.
The development comes amid renewed debates about border security strategies across G20 nations, with several European countries recently tightening asylum policies. Analysts suggest the Guantanamo transfers could influence global migration management discussions ahead of key UN meetings this fall.
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Undocumented migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay amid Trump crackdown
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