Naval Station Guantanamo Bay: History and Legal Issues Regarding Its Lease Agreements

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Abstract:

This report briefly outlines the history of the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, its changing relationship to the surrounding community, and its heightened importance due to military operations in Afghanistan. The report also explains in detail the legal status of the lease of the land on which the naval station stands, the statutory and treaty authorities granted to the President with regard to any potential closure of the naval station, and the effects on such a closure that Cuba sanctions laws might have.

Author(s):
Elsea, Jennifer K
Author Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research SVC
Funding Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research SVC, washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2022 Aug 01
Pagination:
18

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R44137
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
congress, correctional facilities, law, national security, united states southern command, international law, personnel management, united states, base closures, department of defense, governments, naval shore facilities, president (united states), terrorists, treaties, united states government, arms control
Keyword(s):
Guantanamo Bay(CUBA), LEASE AGREEMENTS
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Aug 04
Update Date:
2022 Sep 22