Immigrant rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to prevent the transfer of immigrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 10 migrants currently in immigration custody, argues that the transfers are arbitrary and violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The advocacy groups claim that the individuals at risk of transfer to Guantanamo, which include Venezuelans, Afghans, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis, are in imminent danger of harm and denial of basic rights.
The groups are not challenging the government’s authority to detain individuals in the U.S. or remove them to their home country, but they object to the unprecedented decision to transfer them to Guantanamo. They argue that this move is illegal, costly, and unnecessary, as there is ample detention capacity in the United States.
The lawsuit also reveals that the government has already detained 178 migrants from Venezuela at Guantanamo Bay, raising concerns about access to legal counsel and mistreatment of immigrants. The administration has not provided notice of when transfers will occur or who will be transferred, further adding to the uncertainty and fear among the immigrant population.
The ACLU and other legal advocacy groups are pushing back against what they see as an illegal and abusive practice by the Trump administration. They are seeking an emergency stay to prevent the transfer of immigrants to Guantanamo and ensure that their rights are protected under the law.
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