CNN This Morning Court Stops Trump From Deporting Children
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Sep 1, 2025 
Stephen Collinson, CNN's senior political reporter, and Sarah Fisher, a senior media analyst at Axios, dive into the urgent legal battle that halted the deportation of migrant children, exploring its implications on families. They discuss the rising death toll from a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and the looming threat of an ICE operation in Chicago. The conversation also touches on geopolitical dynamics, notably China and Russia’s interactions amid current global tensions, painting a complex picture of the political landscape.
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Judge Pauses Middle-Of-Night Deportation Flights
- The Trump administration attempted rapid removal of unaccompanied Guatemalan minors over a holiday weekend, prompting judicial intervention.
- The court demanded proof that parents requested the children's return, pausing the flights until Friday.
Speed Over Transparency Raises Safety Questions
- Stephen Collinson says the administration timed removals to move quickly and possibly avoid scrutiny.
- He questions whether the children would be safe and if evidence shows families can actually receive them in Guatemala.
Administration Appears To Test Judicial Limits
- Jackie Kucinich and Sarah Fisher argue the administration is trying to outpace the judiciary and is undeterred by the injunction.
- Officials claim parents requested returns, but the government hasn't publicly produced concrete proof.