**Trump's controversial directive aims to house 30,000 migrants at the US Naval base, stirring international condemnation and fears of human rights violations.**
**Trump Unveils Plan for Migrant Detention Center in Guantanamo Bay**
**Trump Unveils Plan for Migrant Detention Center in Guantanamo Bay**
**The US President announces facility expansion amidst heightened immigration crackdown**
In a bold announcement that has already sparked significant controversy, U.S. President Donald Trump has mandated the construction of a new migrant detention center at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. This facility is intended to accommodate as many as 30,000 detainees, whom Trump has labeled as "dangerous illegal aliens" that potentially threaten American safety. This move would not only significantly increase the U.S.'s capacity for detaining undocumented migrants but also continues a long-standing practice that many human rights advocates have deemed problematic.
Speaking to reporters during a signing ceremony for the Laken Riley Act—a law designed to enhance penalties for undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activity—Trump directed the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to begin preparations for the new detention facility. "Some of them are so bad we don't even trust the countries to hold them, because we don't want them coming back," Trump stated, emphasizing the need for a secure location to house these individuals.
The proposal includes enhanced protocols for handling migrants intercepted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard, with existing facilities at Guantanamo being expanded under the auspices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While estimates regarding the cost and timeline for completion remain unclear, the administration plans to secure funding through upcoming appropriations.
The Cuban government wasted no time in denouncing the plan, asserting that it violates international norms regarding human rights and accusing the U.S. of perpetuating "torture and illegal detention" on what it deems occupied territory. President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba expressed grave concerns over the U.S.'s decision to incarcerate migrants near established areas known for human rights abuses.
This announcement is part of a broader crackdown on immigration during Trump's ongoing administration, further evidenced by recent legislative victories and an intensified focus on border security policies. Meanwhile, critics and advocates alike are closely monitoring the implications this could have on humanitarian standards and diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Speaking to reporters during a signing ceremony for the Laken Riley Act—a law designed to enhance penalties for undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activity—Trump directed the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to begin preparations for the new detention facility. "Some of them are so bad we don't even trust the countries to hold them, because we don't want them coming back," Trump stated, emphasizing the need for a secure location to house these individuals.
The proposal includes enhanced protocols for handling migrants intercepted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard, with existing facilities at Guantanamo being expanded under the auspices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While estimates regarding the cost and timeline for completion remain unclear, the administration plans to secure funding through upcoming appropriations.
The Cuban government wasted no time in denouncing the plan, asserting that it violates international norms regarding human rights and accusing the U.S. of perpetuating "torture and illegal detention" on what it deems occupied territory. President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba expressed grave concerns over the U.S.'s decision to incarcerate migrants near established areas known for human rights abuses.
This announcement is part of a broader crackdown on immigration during Trump's ongoing administration, further evidenced by recent legislative victories and an intensified focus on border security policies. Meanwhile, critics and advocates alike are closely monitoring the implications this could have on humanitarian standards and diplomatic relations with Cuba.
