ICYMI: HASC Adopts Rogers Amendments to Block Gitmo Detainee Release to Countries Posing National Security Risk

“The border crisis has depleted manpower and resources across the Department of Homeland Security, creating new security vulnerabilities,” Rogers said. “Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Venezuela are part of illicit pathways to the border. Releasing a hardened radical into a country with smuggling routes into the United States is asking for trouble. HASC members did the right thing by prohibiting Guantanamo detainees from being released there.”

Rogers continued, “Further, it is common sense not to send Guantanamo detainees to our enemies. I am pleased that members of the committee voted to bar the release of detainees to some of the most hostile countries across the globe.”

Amendment 250 prohibits the transfer of detainees to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Venezuela. It was adopted by a vote of 29-28.

Amendment 253 prohibits the transfer of detainees to Cuba, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. It was adopted by voice vote.

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