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Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan children on tarmac

Aug 31, 2025

Country of origin: Guatemala

Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan children on tarmac
Photo via Associated Press

A U.S. judge blocked the government from deporting Guatemalan children who had crossed the border without their families. The children were already on the tarmac awaiting deportation when the court order was issued.

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