The Trump administration has begun relocating migrants to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, stirring substantial legal concerns over its authority and the rights of individuals. More than 150 Venezuelan migrants are reported to be among those transferred, with multiple lawsuits already filed. The legality of such transfers is complex, primarily because Guantanamo, although under U.S. control, is located in Cuba's sovereign territory, which complicates jurisdiction. Legal experts debate whether the Immigration and Nationality Act permits this action, as it designates only specific regions in the United States, excluding Guantanamo.
The Trump administration has begun sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay, raising legal questions over the authority to do so and the rights of detainees.
Rights groups are preparing a broader legal challenge to the government's decision to transfer migrants to Guantanamo Bay, amid ongoing lawsuits.
The legal ambiguity stems from Guantanamo's unique status, where the U.S. has exclusive control but it lies within Cuba’s sovereign territory.
The Immigration and Nationality Act permits transfers among U.S. facilities but does not recognize Guantanamo as part of U.S. geographic territory.
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