'UNCONSCIONABLE': Judge blocks Trump admin's CRUEL deportation plot of 600+ Guatemalan children

Legal & Policy Concerns - A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from deporting over 600 Guatemalan children, some expressing fear of returning [2] - The National Immigration Law Center filed a complaint alleging the government's actions were unlawful and reckless, violating the law and the Constitution [2] - The government's attempt to deport children in the middle of the night on a holiday weekend raised concerns about their intentions [9][10] - The US is an outlier for not being a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which prioritizes the best interest of the child in government policies [19][20] Humanitarian & Ethical Issues - The administration's actions were described as cruel and unconscionable, targeting vulnerable children, including orphans and those who have suffered abuse [11][13][14] - There are concerns that the government is prioritizing deportation over the children's right to present their case before an immigration judge [12][14] - The government's actions appear to be driven by an agenda to deport as many black and brown people as possible, potentially targeting Guatemalan children due to an agreement with the Guatemalan government [16] Legal Actions & Future Steps - The court ordered the government to report when the children who were deported are returned to the shelters [22] - Legal briefing is scheduled, and the court will decide whether to extend protection for the children in 14 days [23] - There are concerns about similar agreements with other countries, such as El Salvador, and the potential impact on children of other nationalities [24][25]