North Carolina --ย  U.S. Marines from North Carolina's Camp Lejeune have been ordered to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in response to President

Donald Trump's expanded immigration enforcement policies.

The deployment, which took place on February 1, 2025, is part of a larger effort to increase detention capacity at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, where the administration plans to hold up to 30,000 migrants, including those apprehended within the United States.

Which Military Units Were Sent?
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The 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, was among the first groups mobilized. These Marines departed from Marine Corps Air Station New River on February 1, 2025, marking a significant military involvement in immigration policy enforcement.
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Additionally, reports indicate that elements of the 82nd Airborne Divisionโ€™s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina, are preparing for possible deployment in support of immigration operations at Guantanamo Bay.
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Why Are Troops Being Sent to Guantanamo?
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Under a recent executive order, President Trump has directed the expansion of the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay. The facility, previously used to detain migrants intercepted at sea, will now hold thousands of individuals apprehended within the U.S. This move has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the lack of legal protections and due process for detainees.
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The Marines deployed are tasked with:
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Expanding and securing detention facilities
Providing logistical support for incoming detainees
Assisting with infrastructure development for housing and processing migrants
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Political and Ethical Concerns
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The deployment of military personnel for domestic immigration enforcement has raised concerns among human rights organizations and legal experts. Critics argue that Guantanamo Bayโ€™s history of indefinite detention creates significant risks for human rights violations and limits public oversight.
Military experts also question whether Guantanamo is the best location for large-scale migrant detention, given logistical challenges, high operational costs, and lack of access to legal representation.
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Whatโ€™s Next?
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While the initial deployment includes hundreds of Marines from North Carolina, additional personnel may be sent in the coming months as the facility expands. Congressional hearings and legal challenges are expected as opposition to the policy grows.
This latest action highlights a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration enforcement and raises important questions about the role of the military in handling migration issues.
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