Guatemala and U.S. clash over migrant children deportations and repatriation plans
TL;DR
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, attempted to deport unaccompanied Guatemalan children from shelters, but multiple court orders have temporarily halted these removals. Guatemala has expressed willingness to receive minors willing to return voluntarily, with ongoing discussions about the number of children to be repatriated, which could be around 600. Legal protections for migrant children aim to ensure their safety and proper legal process, but concerns remain about the government's adherence to these laws.
Topics:nationimmigration#child-protection#guatemalan-children#immigration#legal-cases#repatriation#us-immigration
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- Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home NPR
- Guatemala says it is willing to receive hundreds of deported children from US The Guardian
- Biden judge halts 'surprising' illegal alien minor repatriation plan after advocacy groups sue Fox News
- Judge blocks flights sending hundreds of children back to Guatemala Politico
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