The U.S. military has initiated its first flight to deport migrants to Guantanamo Bay, signaling an increase in the facility's use for immigration purposes, a shift from its historical role related to terrorism. The Navy base has the capacity to hold up to 30,000 migrants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to it as an ideal location for this purpose. Meanwhile, ongoing deportations include Indian migrants returning across the globe, as the Department of Homeland Security manages the operations with a flexible service member presence at the detention facility.
President Trump has eyed Guantanamo Bay as a holding center with a capacity of 30,000. Defense Secretary Hegseth describes it as a perfect place for migrants.
As of recent developments, the first military flight has been announced to deport migrants to Guantanamo, marking a new chapter in U.S. immigration detention.
The U.S. has initiated deportation flights for migrants with additional service members supporting operations at Guantanamo, indicating fluctuating numbers based on federal needs.
More recent deportation flights included returning Indian migrants to their country, while previous flights targeted others in South and Central America.
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