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Kristi Noem says 'due process will be followed' for migrants at Guantánamo Bay
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Trump orders opening of migrant detention center at Guantánamo Bay
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Trump says he will send migrants to Guantanamo Bay
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Trump orders preparation of Guantánamo Bay facility to house migrants
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