Federal judge blocks US from deporting unaccompanied children to Guatemala | AI News Digest
A federal judge has issued a restraining order preventing the deportation of 10 unaccompanied Guatemalan children, citing violations of US laws. The judge, Sparkle Sooknanan, scheduled a hearing to address the issue after the National Immigration Law Center challenged the removals. The Trump administration had planned to deport the children following an agreement with Guatemala, but the judge's order halts these actions for 14 days. Advocates argue that deporting these vulnerable children could expose them to significant risks, including abuse and persecution. This ruling highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies in the US.
