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U.S. Transfers 22 Cuban Migrants to Guantanamo for Deportation

12/16/2025

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On December 16, 2025, the U.S. government transferred 22 Cuban migrants to Guantanamo Bay for deportation, the first such transfer since January.
Approximately 730 men are currently held at the base.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters said housing each migrant costs about $100,000 per day.
The White House is pushing for increased funding to bolster immigration enforcement and support U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation strategy.

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Story summary

On December 16, 2025, the U.S. government transferred 22 Cuban migrants to Guantanamo Bay for deportation, the first such transfer since January.
Approximately 730 men are currently held at the base.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters said housing each migrant costs about $100,000 per day.
The White House is pushing for increased funding to bolster immigration enforcement and support U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation strategy.