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A federal judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration policy that would move migrant children to adult detention facilities upon turning 18. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras issued a restraining order against ICE, preventing the detention of unaccompanied minors in adult facilities, citing a violation of a prior court order. Advocates argue this policy coerces immigrant youth and can cause lasting harm to vulnerable children. This latest ruling adds to ongoing legal battles over the handling of unaccompanied minors at the border.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.