The Trump administration attempted to deport hundreds of Guatemalan children from US shelters over Labor Day weekend. Lawsuits were filed across the country by advocates arguing the deportations violated laws protecting migrant children, claiming the children feared returning home. Judges in Arizona, Washington D.C., and Illinois issued temporary restraining orders halting the deportations. While Guatemala stated it was willing to accept children voluntarily returning, the exact number of children involved remains unclear, ranging from 341 to nearly 700 according to various sources. The conflicting accounts highlight a legal battle over the children's fate and the procedures followed by the US government.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.