United States Coast Guard intercepts migrants
United States Coast Guard intercepted 16 migrants on a homemade boat off the coast of Key West, Florida and repatriated them back to Cuba. The Coast Guard continues to patrol to prevent unsafe voyages at sea and enforce U.S. immigration laws.
Key Points
- Interception of 16 migrants on a homemade boat near Key West, Florida
- Repatriation of migrants back to Cuba
- Patrol efforts to prevent unsafe voyages at sea
- 348 migrants repatriated back to Cuba since the start of the 2024 fiscal year
Pros
- Preserving human life at sea
- Providing migrants with food, water, shelter, and medical attention
- Enforcing U.S. immigration laws and regulations