Court Blocks Trump-Era Deportation of Guatemalan Children Amid Legal Challenge

A U.S. federal judge intervened on Sunday to prevent the deportation of a group of Guatemalan migrant children, marking a significant hold on the Trump administration's immigration initiatives. This move came after legal representatives filed an emergency motion, depicting a dramatic courtroom scene reminiscent of prior legal challenges during Trump's tenure.

The appeal, initiated by the National Immigration Law Center, aimed to halt the removal of 10 unaccompanied minors, reminding the public of ongoing humanitarian issues. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued a restraining order halting the deportation, covering potentially hundreds more children under U.S. custody, illustrating the legal complexities surrounding immigration enforcement.

President Trump's immigration crackdown included plans to repatriate unaccompanied children to Guatemala. These plans faced obstruction with Sooknanan's ruling and were criticized by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. The ongoing legal and political battle continues to place immigration policies under scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)