U.S. federal judge prevents deportation of Guatemalan minor immigrants
In an ongoing court case, a federal judge has blocked the US government from repatriating some Guatemalan minors in its custody. The lawsuit, filed by the National Immigration Law Center, includes 10 Guatemalan children aged 10 to 17, who are currently in ongoing immigration proceedings.
The minors in question are facing potential risks if they are returned to Guatemala, as the lawsuit argues that their potential return would pose significant risks to their safety. One of the plaintiffs, an indigenous 10-year-old child, had suffered abuse in Guatemala.
The lawsuit argues that children without a final removal order must be allowed full immigration proceedings under federal law. Most of the children in the lawsuit are currently in ongoing immigration proceedings, and none of them have received a final removal order. Moreover, they have not been given permission from the attorney general to voluntarily depart from the United States.
The court's concern is that the Trump administration may be violating the legal and constitutional protections of these minors. Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that the children would face grave risks if returned to Guatemala. The lawyers representing the affected Guatemalan children in the lawsuit are attorneys affiliated with the National Immigration Law Center itself, advocating against the children’s deportation and emphasizing legal protections under U.S. law for unaccompanied minors.
The court's decision halts the removals while it considers the lawsuit. This temporary reprieve offers a glimmer of hope for the Guatemalan minors, who are currently in US government custody, as they navigate the complexities of the immigration system. The outcome of this court case could have far-reaching implications for the rights and protections of unaccompanied minors in the United States.
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