The Guantánamo Bay detention camp turns 23 years old on January 11, 2025. Thanks to recent transfers conducted under President Biden in December and January, the prison holds the fewest number of inmates it has ever held since its founding. That said, six of the remaining 15 men have never been charged with any crime, and three have already been cleared for transfer.
Guantanamo Bay is the scene of an ongoing crime, of illegal detention, torture, and wanton cruelty. As a gross violation of human rights, it disgraces the United States in the eyes of the world. In the course of its lifetime, the prison has held 780 inmates.
Former President Obama and President Biden both campaigned on the promise to put an end to this blot on the United States' conscience. President Biden has only until January 20 to complete that promise.
Act
- On January 11th and monthly on the first Wednesday of the month, the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is co-sponsoring vigils and rallies in cities across the country to call for the closure of the prison and end to indefinite detention. If your religious or community organization would like to host or co-sponsor an event or to receive a “Close Guantánamo” banner, please contact Rev. T.C. Morrow at tmorrow@nrcat.org.
- Pray one of NRCAT's prayers for the closing of Guantanamo, either individually or in a group setting.
- Find more resources on the NRCAT website.
- Join us in calling on the Biden Administration to finish the job of closing Guantanamo using the form below.