Federal Lawsuit

Guatemalan Children - Emergency Deportation Block

Emergency challenge to deportation of 10 unaccompanied minors aged 10-17. Filed at 1 AM, judge called at 2:36 AM, order issued at 4 AM blocking removals. One plane with children took off and was returned. Children protected under the 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection Law. Sen. Wyden detailed plans to remove ~700 Guatemalan children.

Injunction Granted

Case Details

Emergency challenge to deportation of 10 unaccompanied minors aged 10-17. Filed at 1 AM, judge called at 2:36 AM, order issued at 4 AM blocking removals. One plane with children took off and was returned. Children protected under the 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection Law. Sen. Wyden detailed plans to remove ~700 Guatemalan children.

Date Filed

2025-08-31

Status

Injunction Granted

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Outcome

Emergency TRO granted at 4 AM; children returned to ORR custody

Related Executive Actions (1)

Alien Enemies Act Proclamation

Secretly signed March 14, invokes the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to authorize deportation of Venezuelans alleged to be members of Tren de Aragua gang to CECOT prison in El Salvador. Multiple federal courts ruled the invocation illegal, finding that gang activity does not constitute an 'invasion' or 'predatory incursion' within the meaning of the Act. 250+ men deported to CECOT.

Pending Litigation
ProclamationImmigration
Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice
4 challenges2025-03-14

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • L.G.M.L.
  • National Immigration Law Center
  • 10 unaccompanied minors
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