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Federal Court Blocks Transfer of Venezuelan Immigrants to Guantánamo Bay

A federal court orders a halt to plans sending three Venezuelan detainees from New Mexico to Guantánamo amid concerns over legal representation.

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The recent decision by a federal court to temporarily block the transfer of Venezuelan immigrants to Guantánamo Bay highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies and raises serious concerns about legal access and the treatment of detainees.
Federal court blocks Trump admin from sending detained Venezuelan immigrants to Guantánamo Bay
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The recent federal court ruling against the Trump administration's attempt to send immigrants to Guantanamo Bay reflects a critical stand against a troubling expansion of detention practices that many see as reminiscent of a legal black hole.
Court blocks Trump admin from sending 3 Venezuelan immigrants to Guantánamo Bay, lawyer says
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The court's decision to block the transfer reflects a growing concern over the administration's approach to immigration enforcement, which many view as heavy-handed and potentially illegal.
Court grants request to block detained Venezuelan immigrants from being sent to Guantanamo
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Updated: Feb 10th, 2025, 2:46 AM ET

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In a recent ruling, a federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to transfer three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantánamo Bay. Lawyers for the detainees argued they were at risk of being unlawfully sent to the military base due to alleged connections with a Venezuelan gang. The court issued a restraining order, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding legal processes for these immigrants. The decision is considered a preliminary win as further legal discussions loom. The broader immigration strategy relates to Trump's goal of detaining up to 30,000 undocumented individuals.

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