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Judge Blocks Deportation of 69 Unaccompanied Minors

9/27/2025

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U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez in Arizona blocked deportations of 69 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala and Honduras.
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project filed suit seeking legal counsel and a chance to present cases.
Márquez criticized the government's family reunification claim, citing a lack of coordination with parents.
Many families hesitate to accept their children back, preferring options in the U.S.

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U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez in Arizona blocked deportations of 69 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala and Honduras.
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project filed suit seeking legal counsel and a chance to present cases.
Márquez criticized the government's family reunification claim, citing a lack of coordination with parents.
Many families hesitate to accept their children back, preferring options in the U.S.