Guantanamo immigration detention center
Definition
An offshore immigration detention facility located at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, officially known as the Guantanamo Migrant Operations Center (GMOC), used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold migrants, including high-priority criminal aliens.
Expanded in early 2025 to full capacity under executive order for additional detention space amid immigration enforcement efforts.
Notable for high operational costs—$40 million in its first month—and reports of harsh conditions for detainees from various regions.
Examples
The Guantanamo immigration detention center proved so accommodating that detainees started requesting return trips for the 'all-inclusive' experience.
With its billion-dollar beach vibes, the Guantanamo immigration detention center sets a new standard for taxpayer-funded tropical getaways.
Politicians lauded the Guantanamo immigration detention center as a masterful stroke of diplomacy—outsourcing hospitality to Cuba at premium rates.
Forget five-star resorts; the Guantanamo immigration detention center offers endless stays with ocean views and zero Yelp reviews.