Akima at Guantanamo: US Policies, Mass Detention, and Secrecy

Did you know that a private company is overseeing the migrant detention center at Guantanamo Bay? Introducing Akima, a government contractor with a controversial history at migrant facilities across the US. Thanks to a new executive order from Trump, Guantanamo’s detention capacity is set to increase, potentially holding up to 30,000 migrants. Before this expansion, the Biden administration had already awarded Akima a $163.4 million contract to run the facility until 2029. The situation surrounding Akima raises numerous concerns, but one thing is certain: regardless of who’s in office, the US government is continuing its focus on mass detention and secrecy.