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More than 170 migrants now detained at Guantanamo Bay

The Trump administration has sent over 170 migrants to Guantanamo Bay, claiming they are members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Military medical units are preparing for deployment to Guantanamo Bay, with internal communications indicating a deployment for over 180 days.
The Department of Homeland Security stated it uses a broad assessment for determining gang affiliations, which has raised concerns about how migrants are identified.
Rep. John Garamendi criticized the deployment of military medical personnel, asserting their primary duty should be to U.S. Service members and families.

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Guantanamo migrant center run by firm with abuse allegations: Report

Despite previous audits and a civil rights complaint revealing instances of inappropriate use of force and unsafe conditions, Akima was awarded a $163.4 million contract in August 2024 by the Biden administration to manage the Guantanamo migrant detention center until June 2029.

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Military doctors prepare to deploy to Guantánamo for extended stay

Orders to deploy medical personnel suggest the Trump administration is contemplating an extended stay for people at the U.S. base in Cuba.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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More than 170 migrants now detained at Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON — The United States has more than doubled the number of detainees — both those deemed to be a "high threat" as well as others slated for deportation — at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. As of Tuesday, there were more than 120 of what the administration calls "criminal aliens" under guard at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, according to a U.S. defense official. Approximately 50 other individuals are also being …

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Military medical units get deployment orders to Guantanamo : NPR

The Department of Homeland Security released photos of migrants as they boarded planes for Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. U.S. Department of Homeland Security hide caption toggle caption U.S. Department of Homeland Security Military medical units, including surgeons and OB-GYN specialists in the U.S. Air Force and Army, are preparing for deployment to Guantanamo Bay this weekend as part of the Trump administration's efforts to expand detention there for …

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Delta Daily News

Trump said Guantanamo would hold high threat migrants - but others have ended up there

Early this month, as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the first flight carrying “high threat” migrants landed at Guantanamo Bay, home of the notorious U.S. prison camp that administration officials said would house the most violent “worst of the worst” migrants apprehended on American soil. ABC News, however, has spoken with the families of two migrants who say they’re being held there despite having no criminal…

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Trump said Guantanamo would hold 'high threat' migrants -- but others have ended up there

Simancas family Early this month, as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the first flight carrying “high threat” migrants landed at Guantanamo Bay, home of the notorious U.S. prison camp that administration officials said would house the most violent “worst of the worst” migrants apprehended on American soil. ABC News, however, has spoken with the families of two migrants who say they’re being held there despite ha…

3 days ago·Port Huron, United States

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