On January 29, 2025, President Trump proposed a controversial plan to detain up to 30,000 undocumented migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan defended the move, claiming it would help manage the migrant surge and ensure national security. Noem emphasized the need for the facility to protect U.S. citizens, while Homan highlighted that conditions would be humane during legal proceedings.
The plan has sparked criticism from human rights groups and political opponents, who argue it could violate rights and worsen the already strained U.S.-Cuba relations. The Cuban government has also condemned the proposal.
