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Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Guatemalan Migrant Children

9/14/2025

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A federal judge in Washington has temporarily ruled against the deportation of Guatemalan migrant children.
Judge Timothy J. Kelly's decision specifically protects unaccompanied children currently in government shelters and foster care.
The ruling remains effective until September 16, 2025.
This decision underscores ongoing legal challenges related to immigration policies.
It also emphasizes the complexities of managing unaccompanied minors in the U.S. immigration system.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Washington has temporarily ruled against the deportation of Guatemalan migrant children.
Judge Timothy J. Kelly's decision specifically protects unaccompanied children currently in government shelters and foster care.
The ruling remains effective until September 16, 2025.
This decision underscores ongoing legal challenges related to immigration policies.
It also emphasizes the complexities of managing unaccompanied minors in the U.S. immigration system.