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Venezuelan Immigrants Transferred to Guantanamo Bay Amid Legal Controversies

Nearly 180 Venezuelan immigrants facing deportation orders are now held at Guantanamo Bay, raising due process concerns and legal challenges over their treatment.

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  1. Trump administration has cleared migrants out of Guantánamo Bay

    The removal raises new questions about what rights immigrants have once in custody in Guantánamo Bay.

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  2. New arrivals at Guantanamo Bay are Venezuelan immigrants with final deportation orders

    Relatives of the new Guantanamo detainees and advocacy groups have accused the U.S. government of holding immigrants without access to counsel or any means of vindicating their rights, amid unsubstantiated or disputed accusations of criminal ties.

    New arrivals at Guantanamo Bay are Venezuelan immigrants with final deportation orders

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  3. New Arrivals at Guantanamo Bay Are Venezuelan Immigrants with Final Deportation Orders

    Relatives of the new Guantanamo detainees and advocacy groups have accused the U.S. government of holding immigrants without access to counsel or any means of vindicating their rights, amid unsubstantiated or disputed accusations of criminal ties.

    New Arrivals at Guantanamo Bay Are Venezuelan Immigrants with Final Deportation Orders

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Feb 20th, 2025, 9:21 PM ET

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U.S. immigration authorities have transferred approximately 180 Venezuelan immigrants to Guantanamo Bay for deportation, prompting criticism over limited due process and access to legal counsel. While the Trump administration initiated the transfers, advocacy groups express concern about the lack of transparency regarding detainee identities. A lawsuit seeks to ensure the detainees can communicate with legal counsel and receive timely notifications about their status. The case highlights ongoing issues surrounding immigration detention practices and the treatment of immigrants in U.S. custody.

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