Advocacy groups like the Transgender Law Center reported she was held in a men's facility, denied urgent medical care, and isolated from her family.
Works like the documentary The Guantanamo Trap explore how the base functions as a space where "normal" laws are suspended, creating a trap for anyone—from detainees to whistleblowers—caught in its system. Atrapada en Guantanamo
In early 2025, Tarlis sought safety in the U.S. but was instead detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at the naval base. Advocacy groups like the Transgender Law Center reported