Hundreds of Guatemalan children in US custody faced imminent repatriation to Guatemala. A federal judge issued a temporary block, but the Trump administration's plan, coordinated with the Guatemalan government, proceeded. Attorneys representing the children, some as young as 10, raised concerns about the children's safety upon return, citing ongoing immigration proceedings and potential abuse. The children, many taken from their beds in the night, expressed fear and disbelief. The lawsuit alleges violations of US law regarding unaccompanied minors' protections and due process.

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