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Trump admin jails Somali immigrants at Guantánamo
The gist
Somali men in ICE custody say a 'refueling' stop became weeks at Guantanamo Bay.
The detentions face an ACLU lawsuit, with the next hearing set for October 14.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2025The Trump administration instructed the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center at the Guantanamo base to full capacity to create additional space for holding migrants.
- Late Aug 2026A group of eight Somalis, including three Minnesota men, have been held at the U.S. military facility since late August, according to detainees.
- Sep 11, 2026A Somali man with no serious criminal record is spending 9/11 in detention at Guantanamo Bay.