Friday, September 19, 2025 -A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration’s effort to deport unaccompanied Guatemalan minors, citing serious legal and humanitarian concerns.
The order comes after several children were abruptly removed from shelters and placed on flights to Guatemala, with many parents unreachable or opposed to the deportations.
Judge Timothy J. Kelly criticized the government’s rationale for the operation, describing it as flawed and traumatic for the children involved. He issued a preliminary injunction halting the deportations while the legal process unfolds.
The ruling highlights the importance of due process in immigration enforcement, especially for vulnerable minors, and underscores ongoing tensions between immigration policies and child welfare protections.
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