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The Trump administration plans to deport almost 700 Guatemalan children who arrived in the U.S. without parents. Senator Ron Wyden criticizes this move, stating it violates the Office of Refugee Resettlement's mandate and the country's obligations to these vulnerable children. The plan involves forcibly removing children lacking parental sponsors or asylum cases. This action is part of broader Trump administration immigration enforcement efforts, including increased deportations and ending certain protections. The Guatemalan government's involvement is unclear, though they previously discussed repatriating unaccompanied minors. Advocacy groups strongly condemn the plan, citing concerns about family separation and the children's safety.

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