Immigrant rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the transfer of immigrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of 10 migrants, argues that the transfers are arbitrary and unconstitutional. The individuals at risk of transfer include nationals from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh who have final removal orders. The advocacy groups are challenging the government’s decision to transfer and detain them at Guantanamo, claiming it is illegal and unprecedented.
The lead counsel in the case called the move “theatrics” and questioned the logic behind sending immigrants to an abusive prison. The government has not provided notice of when transfers will occur, creating uncertainty for those at risk. In response to the lawsuit, the administration revealed it had detained over 170 migrants from Venezuela at Guantanamo, with most being deported. The ACLU has criticized the administration for detaining people in foreign countries, calling it unnecessary and unlawful mistreatment of immigrants.
This legal battle highlights the administration’s controversial immigration policies and the use of Guantanamo Bay as a detention facility for migrants. Immigrant rights groups are working to protect the rights of individuals in immigration custody and prevent their transfer to the controversial facility.
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