Controversy Over Immigration Detention at Guantanamo Bay

U.S. immigration and military authorities are holding immigrants from 27 countries at Guantanamo Bay. Conditions of confinement and government authority to detain them are under scrutiny, as civil rights attorneys challenge the Trump administration's policies and treatment of detainees in court.

U.S. immigration and military authorities confirmed on Monday the detention of immigrants from 27 countries at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. New details have emerged about the conditions of confinement, sparking a debate over the government's authority to transfer and detain immigrants at this military base.

Court filings reveal that 40 immigrants with final deportation orders are currently being held. Among them, 23 are labeled 'high risk' and are kept in individual cells, while the rest are housed in special accommodations for groups of up to six. Civil rights attorneys are suing the Trump administration to prevent further transfers, citing mistreatment of detainees.

The Trump administration argued the detention is lawful, with plans for mass removals intended partly to deter illegal migration. While officials assure detainees are treated with dignity, concerns remain over restricted legal visits and some harsh measures. The controversy highlights a broader debate over the use of Guantanamo for immigrant detention.

(With inputs from agencies.)