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Judge blocks removal of Guatemalan migrant children
NBC Newsยท2025-09-01 05:44

Legal & Immigration - US federal judge issued an order blocking the removal of Guatemalan children from the US [1][2] - The order halts removals for at least 14 days pending further proceedings [2] - Lawyers argue the children are entitled to special due process protections due to their age [3] - Many children fear return and wish to pursue asylum claims, facing risks of persecution and torture in Guatemala [3] Political Implications - The administration is accused of disregarding constitutional rights and undermining the rule of law [3]