Military medical units in the U.S. Air Force and Army are preparing to deploy to Guantanamo Bay as part of the Trump administration’s plan to expand detention for migrants without legal status in the U.S. The deployment will involve surgeons and OB-GYN specialists, with orders indicating a six-month deployment to the U.S. naval base. So far, over a dozen planes have transported more than 100 individuals to Guantanamo, all labeled as “high-threat illegal aliens.”
The deployment has raised concerns among lawmakers, with Rep. John Garamendi criticizing the diversion of military resources for this purpose. The goal is to eventually accommodate 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo, though challenges such as legal obstacles and lack of funding still lie ahead. Immigration lawyers have also raised concerns regarding limited access to clients at the base.
The Homeland Security and Defense departments have yet to comment on the deployment orders. Despite the administration’s efforts, the plan to detain migrants at Guantanamo is expected to face several hurdles in the coming months.
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