Three Venezuelan immigrants detained in New Mexico are seeking legal protection to prevent a potential transfer to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The immigrants, held at the Otero County Processing Center, fear being sent to Guantanamo after witnessing other detainees from the facility being flown to the U.S. naval base in recent days.
The court filing by their lawyers highlights concerns that the immigrants, accused of false ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, could be targeted for detention at Guantanamo. The filing requests a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court to block any potential transfer, citing the uncertainty created by the government regarding legal process and counsel access.
