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Memorandum

Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity

ActiveSigned January 29, 2025
Border/ImmigrationGovernmental – National SecurityPrivate Client ServicesLitigationAerospace, Defense & Government Services

Summary

This Memo directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to take appropriate actions to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to full capacity to provide additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens unlawfully present in the US and to address immigration enforcement needs.

Agencies Impacted

  • DHS
  • DoD

Timeline

Immediate.

Deliverable

None.

Legal Challenges

  • Parra v. CastroSee summary

    D. NM

    Parra v. Castro (D. NM)

  • Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. Noemfiled 2/12/25

    D.D.C.

    filed 2/12/25

    View docket
  • Espinoza Escalona v. NoemSee summary

    D.D.C.

    Espinoza Escalona v. Noem (D.D.C.)

    View docket