The first group of migrants has been sent to Guantanamo, but legal challenges loom
Briefly

The Trump administration has commenced flights to deport migrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, aiming to utilize the holding facility for an influx of deported individuals. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that President Trump is committed to ending illegal immigration, asserting that America will no longer be a refuge for criminal migrants. Despite facing legal challenges regarding the facility's use, the administration plans to expand its capacity for up to 30,000 migrants, with military preparations already underway to facilitate this process.
The Trump administration said it has begun flying migrants from the U.S. to a deportation holding facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that President Trump is determined to stop the U.S. from being a 'dumping ground' for illegal criminals.
Several hundred U.S. military service members have arrived at Guantanamo Bay in preparation for the arrival of deported migrants.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned that expanding the facility in Guantanamo Bay is a continuation of existing practices for detaining illegal immigrants.
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