Recent court rulings have halted the deportation of hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children from the U.S., with judges intervening to block flights that were ready to take off. The rulings come in response to legal challenges against the government’s plans to repatriate these minors, with concerns raised by advocacy groups about the treatment and safety of the children. Officials from Guatemala have expressed their willingness to receive these deported minors, yet the U.S. courts are currently preventing their removal, as many remain in custody and are awaiting resolution of their cases. This ongoing legal dispute highlights the complexities of immigration policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.