The prison wasn't moved because the majority of the American people have bought into the lie that the federal government can't do anything right. They are afraid to have the inmates moved to federal facilities in their states.


But closing Gitmo should not be the issue. If the detainees at the facility are having their rights observed, it does not matter where they are being held while they are in US custody.

On the other hand...
If the detainees at the facility are NOT having their rights observed, it does not matter where they are being held while they are in US custody.