A federal court ruling on Sunday prevented the Trump administration from relocating three Venezuelan immigrants detained in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba amidst the president's stringent immigration measures.
Legal Battle Unfolds
Legal representatives for the individuals contended in a court filing that the detainees matched the criteria targeted for detention in Guantanamo, citing alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. They urgently petitioned the U.S. District Court in New Mexico for a temporary restraining order to halt the transfer, emphasizing the critical need for legal recourse and counsel access.
During a concise hearing, Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granted the interim order despite government opposition, noted Jessica Vosburgh, counsel for the detainees. She remarked, "This ruling is provisional and subject to further examination in the forthcoming weeks."
Notably, U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement declined to provide immediate comments on the court's decision.