ProPublica’s investigation into Coast Guard detentions at sea reveals three key findings: a surge in detentions, limited rights for those detained, and significant barriers to asylum claims. Since summer 2021, over 27,000 people, including unaccompanied children, have been detained in the Caribbean and the straits of Florida, marking the highest level in nearly three decades. Despite being in U.S. waters, those detained at sea have fewer rights compared to land border arrivals, leading to concerns, especially for children. Additionally, the asylum process for sea detainees is nearly impossible, with only a fraction approved and sent to Guantánamo Bay, creating a moral crisis for Coast Guard members.
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