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Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Bid to Toss Lawsuit Challenging Guantánamo Migrant Detentions

On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan denied the Trump administration's motion to dismiss the Guantánamo migrant detention lawsuit and set a hearing for next week.
President Donald Trump in January announced plans to use Guantánamo Bay, U.S. Navy base, to hold tens of thousands, prompting the American Civil Liberties Union to argue the transfers are unlawful.
Between February and June, federal records show the government held around 500 immigrants at Guantánamo Bay , usually known for suspects from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately return a request for comment, while Lee Gelernt said Saturday he hopes the ruling `will put an end to the Trump administration’s unlawful policy`.
The administration contends it has broad authority to detain immigrants with final deportation orders at Guantánamo, while advocacy groups including the ACLU argue the lawsuit will decide if this claim is lawful in federal court.

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