Homeland Security Secretary confirms violent illegal immigrants sent to Guantanamo Bay

 Kristi Noem
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the U.S. is sending convicted murderers, rapists, drug traffickers, and child sex offenders to the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba, calling it a “vital step” to protect America. 

The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand illegal immigrant operations at the naval base, aiming to hold up to 30,000 individuals.  

Noem visited Guantanamo Bay on Friday and described witnessing detainees, including Venezuelan gang members linked to crimes like murder and weapons trafficking, being offloaded from military planes. 

“They will be there until we work with arrangements to take them back to their countries, where they belong, and have consequences dealt with them there,” said Noem during a CNN “State of the Union” interview on Sunday.

“So they will be treated much like many other individuals in this country that are those dangerous criminals that don’t belong here.”

Noem said that detainees have access to legal counsel and due process, though immigrant rights groups have raised concerns over transparency and conditions. 

Noem emphasized that the U.S. is prioritizing the removal of “the worst of the worst.”  

"We do not want you here and you should leave,” said Noem.

The Pentagon said the transfers are temporary, with plans to deport individuals to their home countries once arrangements are finalized.  

“If you’re in this country illegally, you should go home,” said Noem.

“You should go back to your home country. Don’t wait until we have the opportunity to sweep you up because you have overstayed your orders, you have final removal orders, or you have been committing crimes in our communities.”

Critics, including human rights organizations, argue the policy risks creating a “legal black hole.”

The administration has not disclosed timelines for deportations or detailed charges against those detained.

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