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170 Cuban Citizens Repatriated Amid Asylum Uncertainty

2/11/2026

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On February 10, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement repatriated 170 Cuban citizens to Havana, including 55 men held at Guantánamo Bay.
The men were designated for deportation and were held at a Mississippi facility after their unexpected journey.
Family members said some had previously applied for asylum or held work permits.
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not provide details about the men or their transfers.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement repatriated 170 Cuban citizens to Havana, including 55 men held at Guantánamo Bay.
The men were designated for deportation and were held at a Mississippi facility after their unexpected journey.
Family members said some had previously applied for asylum or held work permits.
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not provide details about the men or their transfers.