Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Affirms Commitment to Border Security, Plan to House Migrants at Guantanamo Bay
January 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin today reaffirmed the Department of Defense’s (DoD) commitment to supporting border security efforts and announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to house migrants.
In a statement, Austin said that the DoD will “continue to provide critical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in securing our borders and enforcing our immigration laws.” He added that the use of Guantanamo Bay is a “temporary measure” that will help alleviate pressure on DHS facilities at the border.
“Guantanamo Bay is a secure location that has been used to house detainees in the past,” Austin said. “We are confident that we can provide a safe and humane environment for migrants while they await the outcome of their immigration proceedings.”
The announcement comes as the Biden administration faces growing pressure from Republicans to address the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. In recent months, the number of migrants apprehended at the border has reached record highs.
The Biden administration has taken steps to address the surge in migrants, including increasing funding for DHS and deploying more agents to the border. However, Republicans have argued that these measures are not enough and that the administration needs to do more to deter migrants from coming to the United States.
The use of Guantanamo Bay to house migrants is likely to be controversial. Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval base in Cuba that has been used to detain suspected terrorists since the September 11 attacks. The use of the base has been criticized by human rights groups, who argue that it is a violation of international law.
The Biden administration has said that it will work to ensure that the migrants housed at Guantanamo Bay are treated humanely. The administration has also said that the migrants will be given access to legal representation and will be able to apply for asylum.
The use of Guantanamo Bay to house migrants is a temporary measure, and the Biden administration has said that it will work to find a more permanent solution to the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Defense Secretary Affirms Commitment to Border Security, Plan to House Migrants at Guantanamo Bay
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