FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS ICE DEPORTATIONS OF GUATEMALAN UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN — 14-DAY TRO STOPS REMOVALS

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration’s plan to deport 10 unaccompanied Guatemalan children. The 14‑day order follows an emergency complaint by advocacy groups, citing statutory protections for minors and due process concerns. The move comes amid an administration pilot to repatriate Guatemalan children from HHS/ORR custody, with inter‑agency coordination and internal pauses on releases. A midday hearing was ordered as removals appeared imminent.