Haitians were then taken to the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. Under the new INS screening process. 34 percent of those interviewed at Guantanamo were found to have a justified fear of harm if returned to Haiti. The continuing number of Haitians interdicted by the Coast guard led to Guantanamo being filled to capacity. In November 1991. the administration then chose to begin forcibly repatriating Haitians. leading to a legal battle over the treatment of Haitians in the United States Federal courts. On November 19. 1991. in Haitian Refugee Center. Inc. versus Baker. United States District Judge Donald L.