Judge Halts ICE Plan To Deport 76 Guatemalan Minors In Texas Midnight Flights

ABC reports that over Labor Day weekend federal authorities attempted to deport 76 unaccompanied Guatemalan children from South Texas shelters during pre‑dawn operations, but a federal judge blocked the flights as kids sat on planes in Harlingen. Attorneys say protections were bypassed for minors with pending cases and potential fears of harm; DOJ argues the removals complied with law and involved coordination with Guatemala. Declarations describe trauma among the children and disputes over parental consent. Legal teams are seeking broader injunctions to prevent future removals without final orders.