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ACLU Fights Trump’s Controversial Guantanamo Detentions

7/8/2025

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The Trump administration is holding 72 foreigners at Guantanamo Bay, with 58 deemed high-risk due to severe criminal records. This contentious decision has sparked outrage among Democrats and civil rights advocates, who label it as punitive and illegal. In response, the ACLU is stepping up to challenge these transfers in court.

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The Trump administration is holding 72 foreigners at Guantanamo Bay, with 58 deemed high-risk due to severe criminal records. This contentious decision has sparked outrage among Democrats and civil rights advocates, who label it as punitive and illegal. In response, the ACLU is stepping up to challenge these transfers in court.