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ICE releasing migrant detainees as arrests exceed capacity: Report
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been releasing migrant detainees due to limited capacity in detention centers, according to a report from CBS News. Facilities were at 109 percent ...The Hill - 1h -
I was a Guantánamo detainee. I’m horrified that Trump wants to keep immigrants there | Mansoor Adayfi
This moral failure and sends a clear message – the government prioritizes deterrence over dignity and cruelty over compassion. In a move that has reignited outrage, the president, Donald Trump, ...The Guardian - 10h -
10 'high-threat' migrants now at Guantánamo Bay: Pentagon
The first military flight carrying 10 “high-threat” migrants to Guantánamo Bay landed on Tuesday evening, according to the Defense Department. The C-17 plane, which took off from El Paso, Texas, ...The Hill - 4h -
First U.S. deportation flight arrives at Guantanamo Bay, White House confirms
The White House has confirmed the arrival of the first deportation flights from the U.S. at Guantanamo Bay. The plan calls for as many as 30,000 people to be sent there. CBS News Pentagon reporter ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump sends first migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay
The US president last week announced plans to expand the detention of migrants at the base in Cuba.BBC News - 8h -
1st migrant flight lands at Guantanamo Bay, carrying 'worst of the worst'
The first flight carrying migrants to Guantanamo Bay arrived Tuesday evening, a U.S. Transportation Command official said.ABC News - 20h -
ICE releases some migrant detainees as detention facilities reach 109% capacity
Since Mr. Trump's inauguration, ICE has increased arrest operations across the country, recording as many 1,000 arrests on some days.CBS News - 22h -
White House begins migrant flights to Guantánamo Bay
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story White House begins migrant flights to Guantánamo Bay The Trump ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump administration sends first group of migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. government is moving quickly to implement President Trump's order to turn facilities at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base into a large-scale immigration detention center.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration says it has begun deporting migrants to Guantánamo Bay
Press secretary says at least two deportation flights to Cuban base of undocumented immigrants ‘under way’. The Trump administration has begun flying undocumented immigrants from the US to a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Guantánamo Bay Prepares for President Trump’s Migrant Surge
About 300 servicemembers have arrived in recent days as the base faces its most drastic changes since the Pentagon opened a prison there after the Sept. 11 attacks.The New York Times - 1d -
Kristi Noem says 'due process will be followed' for migrants at Guantánamo Bay
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday said that "due process will be followed" for all migrants housed at Guantanamo Bay.NBC News - 3d -
Sec. Kristi Noem: ‘Not the plan’ to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay indefinitely
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem details how the Trump administration plans to utilize Guantanamo Bay as a temporary detention facility for ...NBC News - 3d -
Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy's visit
President Trump and his envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, announced the release of the six men on social media.CBS News - 4d -
Housing migrants at Guantanamo comes with challenges, national security expert says
ABC News’ Phil Lipof talks to Fordham Law School's Karen Greenberg about President Donald Trump’s plan to hold migrants at Guantanamo Bay.ABC News - 5d -
Trump’s crackdown traps migrants in Mexico
US border measures prompt rise in asylum applications in neighbouring countryFinancial Times - 5d -
Hegseth touts Guantánamo Bay as 'perfect spot' to house migrants
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Guantánamo Bay is the “perfect spot” to house deported migrants, after President Trump signed a memo Wednesday ordering a facility there be prepared for that ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at Guantánamo Bay
Trump said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. has "30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people."NBC News - 6d -
Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.BBC News - 6d -
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are in transit waiting to be transported to their home countries.ABC News - 6d -
Under Trump orders, Guantánamo Bay facility soon to house migrants
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Under Trump orders, Guantánamo Bay facility soon to house migrants ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Migrants at Guantánamo Bay
The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump says U.S. will send "worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantanamo Bay
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."CBS News - 6d -
Trump orders opening of migrant detention center at Guantánamo Bay
President signs executive order instructing preparation of facility to house 30,000 immigrants at US naval base in Cuba. US politics – live Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump says he will send migrants to Guantanamo Bay
Trump, since taking office last week, has taken numerous actions to crack down on illegal U.S. border crossings and deport undocumented migrants.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Trump threatens to open migrant detention center at Guantánamo Bay amid confusion over White House orders – live
Trump says ‘we have 30,000 beds in Guantánamo’; officials scrap measure to freeze federal funding following backlash and court action. White House revokes spending freeze in face of legal ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Trump orders preparation of Guantánamo Bay facility to house migrants
President Trump said he is signing an executive order on Wednesday to prepare a massive facility at Guantánamo Bay to be used to house deported migrants. The order will direct the Department of ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Italy sends more migrants to Albania for processing following court rejections
An Italian navy ship has arrived in Albania with 49 migrants intercepted in international waters for processing of their asylum applications at special Albanian centersABC News - Jan. 28 -
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Colombia to send presidential plane to Honduras to pick up migrants from US flights
Colombia will send its presidential plane to Honduras to pick up Colombians after the country refused to accept migrant deportation flights from the United States, causing President Trump to enact ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Trump sends clear America-first message to businesses
President Trump made an economic pitch at the World Economic Forum, telling businesses to make their products in the U.S. He said if they don't, they'll have to "pay a tariff." CBS News business ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump's desk
The legislation expands the federal government's mandate to detain undocumented immigrants.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
House passes Laken Riley Act, sending it to Trump for first legislative win
The House on Wednesday passed the Laken Riley Act, sending the immigration-related bill to President Trump’s desk in what is poised to be his first legislative victory since returning to the White ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
House passes Laken Riley Act, sending the first bill to Trump to sign into law
The Republican-led House voted Wednesday to give final passage to the Laken Riley Act, a strict immigration detention measure named for a 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student who was murdered ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
11 Yemeni detainees transferred from Guantánamo Bay to Oman
The Pentagon says the military has just transported 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay back to the Middle East. The mission is part of President Biden's long-time effort to shut the prison ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge
The Pentagon said Monday it had transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo, leaving just 15 in custody
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.CBS News - Jan. 6
