President Trump announced plans to open a detention center at Guantánamo Bay for up to 30,000 migrants living illegally in the U.S. The announcement came just before he signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which mandates detention and potential deportation of migrants accused of theft or violent crimes before conviction.
A senior White House official told Scripps News that an executive order formalizing the plan is expected soon and that the administration believes it has the legal authority to proceed.
Guantánamo Bay, historically used to detain suspected terrorists, has been controversial due to past allegations of mistreatment. Trump, who campaigned on stricter immigration policies, indicated this move is part of a broader effort. Critics argue the measure could be ineffective in addressing crime and immigration reform.
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