Congressman to DHS: Identify and Deport Cubans Allegedly Tied to Communist Regime

A U.S. Congressman, Carlos Gimenez, a Republican representing Florida, is taking a firm stance against individuals allegedly connected to the Cuban communist regime who have found refuge in the United States. Gimenez, who himself fled Cuba in the 1960s, is set to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a list of individuals suspected of circumventing U.S. refugee laws and maintaining ties to the communist government in Havana.

Gimenez’s initiative, revealed exclusively by Fox News Digital, aims to address what he sees as a serious breach of U.S. immigration laws and a threat to national security. He intends to send a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, outlining his concerns and providing a list of Cubans residing in the U.S. under various humanitarian programs who, according to Gimenez and pro-Cuban-democracy groups, are actually affiliated with the Cuban communist regime.

Representing the congressional district closest to Cuba, encompassing Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, Gimenez asserts the presence of agents from the "murderous Castro regime and the Communist Party of Cuba" within the United States. In his letter, Gimenez stresses the urgency of enforcing existing U.S. laws to identify, deport, and repatriate these individuals, arguing that they pose a direct threat to national security, the integrity of the immigration system, and the safety of Cuban exiles and American citizens alike.

Gimenez emphasizes that the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, along with other laws designed to aid those fleeing communism, were intended to provide refuge to victims of oppression, not to assist or harbor those complicit in it. He denounces individuals with "direct ties to the Communist Party of Cuba and the repressive state security apparatus" who have allegedly "gamed" the U.S. immigration system, considering their presence a direct insult to genuine Cuban exiles seeking freedom.

The list submitted by Gimenez includes approximately 100 individuals, personally identified by nonprofit organizations and human rights watchdog groups. He urges DHS to thoroughly vet the list and initiate deportation proceedings if their alleged affiliations are confirmed. Among the individuals named, several are reportedly tied to or members of the Brigadas de Accion Rapida, or Rapid Response Brigade. This group consists of designated citizens who essentially patrol for dissidents of the current Cuban leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel, and his regime.

The list also includes individuals reportedly affiliated with the Cuban Union of Young Communists, high-ranking officers in the country’s military tribunal, Cuban State Department officials, Cuban Communist Party leaders, members of police forces, and individuals associated with district attorney’s offices.

Gimenez expresses concern that while the Cuban-American community in Miami and surrounding areas continues to thrive, particularly along Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the presence of these alleged regime affiliates casts a shadow on the community. He emphasizes his commitment to working with DHS to identify, vet, detain, and deport those he describes as "despicable fraudsters in our country."

Drawing on his personal experience as a refugee who fled Cuba shortly after the communist revolution, Gimenez expresses outrage at how agents of the Castro regime have allegedly manipulated U.S. immigration laws to infiltrate the country. He believes that their presence undermines the sacrifices made by countless Cubans who sought refuge from oppression.

Gimenez also acknowledges the recent arrest of a Cuban spy in Florida by the Trump administration, expressing his support for such actions and urging further vigilance in identifying and prosecuting those flagged by Cuban rights groups. He commended President Trump’s administration for its swift action in the case of the Cuban spy and hopes that this arrest signals a broader commitment to addressing the issue of individuals with ties to the Cuban regime residing in the United States.

DHS has not yet publicly commented on its overall stance toward the Cuban government or specific calls to democratize Cuba. However, Gimenez’s initiative is likely to put pressure on the agency to address the issue of individuals with alleged ties to the Cuban regime residing in the United States.

The situation raises complex questions about the balance between national security concerns, immigration laws, and the rights of individuals seeking refuge from political persecution. Gimenez’s actions highlight the deep divisions that persist within the Cuban-American community regarding the Cuban government and the appropriate approach to addressing human rights concerns on the island. His efforts will be closely watched by both supporters and detractors, as they could have significant implications for U.S.-Cuba relations and the lives of Cuban immigrants in the United States.