U.S. Courts Halt Deportation of Guatemalan Children Amid Controversy

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U.S. Courts Halt Deportation of Guatemalan Children Amid Controversy
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Guatemalan officials proposed to the U.S. that unaccompanied Guatemalan minors be returned home to prevent detention and support family reunification, amid legal and diplomatic tensions over the handling of these minors' asylum claims. The U.S. temporarily halted the deportations following a court order, while Guatemala emphasizes its efforts to assist in social reintegration, though some legal groups criticize the deportation process as violating rights.

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