Summary
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan and Honduran children who arrived in the U.S. alone. The judge's decision, made in Arizona, highlights the difficulties the administration faces in carrying out its immigration policies.
Key Facts
- A federal judge in Arizona blocked the deportation of children from Guatemala and Honduras.
- The children traveled to the U.S. without any adults.
- The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez.
- The judge issued a preliminary injunction on September 25.
- The blocked deportations involved 57 Guatemalan children and 12 Honduran children.
- The judge noted a lack of coordination between U.S. and foreign governments concerning the children's return.
- The children are aged from three to 17 years old.
- The lawsuit was filed by the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project on behalf of the children.
