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Lawyers sue to stop Trump administration from sending 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay


Published on 2025-03-01 18:40:46 - PBS
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  • Civil rights attorneys sued the Trump administration Saturday to prevent it from transferring 10 migrants detained in the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, their second legal challenge in less than a month over plans for holding up to 30,

The article from PBS NewsHour discusses a lawsuit filed by lawyers to block the Trump administration's plan to send up to 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay for immigration processing. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., argues that the use of Guantanamo for this purpose is unlawful and that the facility is not equipped to handle immigration detainees humanely. The migrants in question are part of a group apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the administration's move is seen as an attempt to manage the surge in border crossings. Critics of the plan, including human rights organizations, argue that Guantanamo Bay has a notorious history associated with military detentions post-9/11, making it an inappropriate location for immigration processing. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the transfer, highlighting concerns over the conditions at Guantanamo and the potential violation of migrants' rights.

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