In a recent letter, over 30 members of Congress, led by Delia Ramirez (Democrat, Illinois), urged President Donald Trump to end the use of Guantánamo Bay for immigrant detention and to reject any military plans regarding Cuba. The lawmakers expressed concern that the U.S. administration's aggressive policies, including sanctions and military threats, are contributing to a humanitarian crisis in Cuba and driving increased migration to the United States. They emphasized that military action could destabilize Cuba further, leading to more displacement and suffering among its population. The letter criticized the administration's approach, stating that detaining migrants at Guantánamo is not a solution but a means to contain the fallout from U.S. policies. The use of Guantánamo Bay for migrant detention has a controversial history, having previously housed thousands of migrants in the 1990s under deplorable conditions. The lawmakers called for a reevaluation of U.S. strategies towards Cuba, advocating for lifting sanctions and addressing the root causes of migration rather than exacerbating the situation.