Immigrant rights groups are suing the Trump administration to prevent the transfer of immigrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, alleging that the transfers are arbitrary, capricious, and violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 10 migrants, argues that there is no legal authority for the government to detain individuals at Guantanamo and that there is ample detention capacity within the U.S. without the need for such a move. The groups are requesting an emergency stay to prevent the transfer of the 10 individuals, who include nationals from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The lead counsel in the case, Lee Gelernt, called the move “theatrics” and questioned the logic behind sending immigrants to a remote, abusive prison like Guantanamo. The administration has not provided any notice of when transfers will occur or who will be transferred, leading to uncertainty and fear among detainees and their families. Last month, the administration revealed that it had detained 178 migrants from Venezuela at Guantanamo, with most being deported and one being returned to detention in the U.S.
The lawsuit is part of a broader effort to challenge the administration’s actions regarding immigrant detention and access to legal counsel. Immigrant rights groups argue that detaining individuals at Guantanamo is unnecessary, wasteful, and unlawful, and are calling for the government to halt these transfers immediately.
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