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A federal judge temporarily halted the deportation of 76 Guatemalan children after they were put on planes for removal at 1:00 a.m. Lawyers argued the children, some abused or neglected in Guatemala, faced danger if returned and were denied due process. The government claims the children's families requested their return, but lawyers counter this, highlighting the midnight removal as evidence of a violation of the children's rights. The case, initially handled by a Biden-appointed judge, is now before a Trump-appointed judge, with a hearing scheduled for September 10th. The judge's order potentially affects up to 700 children.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.