RT reported that President Donald Trump has just announced plans to expand the detention facility at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 deported immigrants.
The plan was revealed during the signing of the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention and deportation of immigrants accused of theft and violence, even if they have not yet been convicted. Mr Trump explained that these people are “so dangerous, we can’t trust other countries to keep them, because we don’t want them back. So we’re going to send them to Guantanamo, where it’s very hard to escape.”
Guantanamo Bay has long been known as a place to detain suspected terrorists, but it also houses an immigration processing center. President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order directing the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare the facility to receive new arrivals.
"Most people don't know that we have 30,000 beds at Guantanamo to hold the most dangerous criminals. This will help us eradicate the rampant crime of immigrants in our communities," Mr. Trump declared.
Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders to reform the immigration system. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been stepping up operations across the country, with hundreds of people being arrested every day. Targeted cities include Boston, New York, Newark and San Francisco.
The Trump administration has also increased deportations using military aircraft and threatened tariffs or foreign aid if they refuse to take back their citizens.
Guantanamo Bay has been a US naval base since 1903 and became a terrorist detention camp under President George W. Bush in 2002. The facility has been criticized for allegations of torture and indefinite detention. Currently, 15 prisoners remain there, many of whom have never been charged.
The Cuban government has repeatedly condemned the US's maintenance of this base, saying it is a violation of sovereignty and human rights. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump reversed his predecessor Joe Biden's decision to put Cuba back on the list of "state sponsors of terrorism".
Tough immigration policy
After taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump quickly implemented a series of new immigration policies, demonstrating a tough stance and determination to control the border.
On his first day in office, President Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, authorizing the deployment of military forces to support border guards and expedite the completion of the border wall. This move is aimed at stopping illegal immigration and strengthening border security.
One of the most controversial policies is the end of birthright citizenship, which would deny children born on U.S. soil to parents who are not citizens or legal permanent residents the automatic right to citizenship. The policy is intended to reduce “birth tourism” and control the immigrant population.
The Trump administration has also suspended the refugee resettlement program for at least four months to review and reform the adjudication process. The goal is to ensure that only refugees who meet strict humanitarian and security standards are allowed entry.
During the first days of his term, authorities conducted a series of raids, arresting more than 530 illegal immigrants and deporting hundreds.
President Donald Trump’s new immigration policies have drawn mixed reactions. Supporters say they are necessary to protect national security and maintain public order. However, there are also concerns about the potential for human rights violations and the creation of humanitarian crises, especially in the separation of families and the treatment of refugees.
