Washington — The United States has taken a bold step in its efforts to secure its borders and protect its citizens by sending more migrants deemed to be “high threat” criminal aliens to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This decision comes just days after the base’s migrant facilities were emptied out, signaling a strong commitment to addressing the issue of illegal immigration.
According to a U.S. defense official, a C-130 military cargo plane carrying 17 migrants left Fort Bliss in Texas and arrived at Guantanamo Bay on Sunday. These individuals were assessed to be “high threat” and are now being held at the base’s detention facility. This move is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to deport dangerous criminals and maintain the security of the nation.
The identities of the latest round of detainees sent to Guantanamo Bay, their countries of origin, and the crimes with which they are charged have not been disclosed by DHS. However, it is clear that these individuals pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of American citizens.
This recent flight to Guantanamo Bay comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit the base on Tuesday to review the military’s efforts in supporting the mass deportations ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hegseth will receive briefings on all mission operations at the base, including at the Migrant Operations Center and the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. This visit highlights the Department’s commitment to ensuring the security and operational effectiveness of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station.
Last Thursday, ICE announced that 177 migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay were transported to Honduras, where they were to be picked up by the Venezuelan government. More than 120 of these detainees were deemed to be dangerous criminals, including members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan street gang designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization. This deportation is a clear message that the U.S. will not tolerate criminal activity and will take necessary measures to protect its citizens.
It is worth noting that the approximately 50 other individuals who were deported on Thursday had been held at the base’s migrant facility, which is designed to hold nonviolent individuals. This shows that the U.S. is not only targeting dangerous criminals, but also taking steps to address the issue of illegal immigration in a humane manner.
Earlier this month, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, which oversees operations at the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, informed lawmakers that the base’s migrant facility has the capacity to hold about 2,500 nonviolent detainees. Efforts are also underway to increase this capacity to house up to 30,000 nonviolent migrants who are slated for deportation. This shows the U.S. government’s commitment to handling the issue of illegal immigration in a responsible and effective manner.
However, not everyone is in favor of these deportation efforts. The American Civil Liberties Union, along with several immigration rights groups, filed a lawsuit against DHS earlier this month, alleging that the detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay prison facility before being deported were denied access to lawyers. However, DHS has dismissed these allegations, stating that all necessary protocols and procedures were followed in the deportation process.
In conclusion, the U.S. government’s decision to send “high threat” criminal aliens to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay is a strong and necessary step in securing the nation’s borders and protecting its citizens. This move sends a clear message that the U.S. will not tolerate criminal activity and will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of its people. With continued efforts and cooperation, we can work towards a safer and more secure future for all.
