Summary

A government memo obtained by CBS News reveals that the Trump administration established broad rules for detaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay, allowing officials to send non-criminal detainees there despite previous statements suggesting the base would only hold dangerous criminals.

The memo outlines criteria for detention based on a migrant’s connection to transnational criminal organizations or drug activity, rather than criminal history.

This policy has faced scrutiny and legal challenges, with advocates arguing for improved conditions and due process for detained migrants.

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said, “Gitmo is open.”