Judge Halts Trump Administration's Deportation of Guatemalan Minors
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deporting Guatemalan unaccompanied minors while a legal challenge is ongoing. This comes after an attempted surprise deportation and claims that children's parents requested their return, which were later challenged by an internal Guatemalan report.
A federal judge ordered a halt to the Trump administration's efforts to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied minors, pending a legal challenge. Judge Timothy Kelly extended a block on the policy following an initial attempt to deport 76 minors on August 31, which led to a lawsuit and emergency hearing.
Amid the controversy, a Justice Department lawyer claimed the parents requested their children's return, a statement rescinded after a Reuters report revealed that most parents could not be contacted. Among those reached, many desired their children to remain in the U.S.
The issue highlights challenges faced by unaccompanied minors at U.S. borders, who are classified and placed in government-run shelters pending placement with relatives or foster homes. A Guatemalan mother expressed her son's wish to stay in California, emphasizing the personal struggles behind this complex legal battle.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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