Military flights transporting migrants to Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp from El Paso have begun, with the facility undergoing modifications to hold up to 30,000 migrants. President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act allowing this use of the camp. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar criticized the move as unnecessary and costly.
Key Points
Military flights transporting migrants have started from El Paso to Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Camp undergoing modifications to hold up to 30,000 migrants
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act allowing this use of the camp
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar criticized the move as unnecessary and costly
Pros
Increased capacity to hold migrants
Utilization of military resources for border security
Cons
Controversial use of Guantanamo Bay for migrant detention