Trump administration considering using shipping containers to house migrants

SOURCE www.semafor.com
The Trump administration is considering using shipping containers from Willscot to house migrants slated for deportation, including potentially at Guantanamo Bay. No final decisions have been made yet.

Key Points

  • Trump administration in talks with Willscot to lease containers for housing migrants
  • Containers may be used for medical or administrative space at detention facilities
  • Guantanamo Bay could potentially house migrants with criminal records

Pros

  • Potential solution to housing migrants awaiting deportation
  • Mobile structures may provide necessary space quickly

Cons

  • Use of shipping containers for housing may raise concerns about living conditions
  • Uncertainty about the final decision and its implications