Summary
A federal judge stopped the U.S. government from deporting hundreds of Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. without parents. This temporary ruling gives lawyers 14 days to discuss the case, preventing any children from being deported during this time.
Key Facts
- A judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Guatemalan children who crossed the U.S. border alone.
- The U.S. wanted to deport the children without full court hearings, against federal law requirements.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the children's care.
- The children are meant to have immigration proceedings before any deportation.
- A rushed deportation plan was uncovered, involving early morning flights.
- Lawyers successfully requested a Temporary Restraining Order to stop the deportations.
- The U.S. government claims the children's parents requested their return to Guatemala.
- Some lawyers dispute that all families were informed or agreed with the deportation plans.
