Letters from an American September 2, 2025
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Sep 3, 2025 Discover the troubling attempt to deport unaccompanied migrant children under the Trump administration and the swift legal pushback that followed. Delve into the mystery of Trump's public absence during Labor Day and the health concerns that arise, paired with critiques of federal climate policies. Explore the complexities of legal challenges surrounding military deployment for domestic law enforcement, featuring the controversial ruling on military crowd control and public perceptions of government authority.
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Midnight Deportation Attempt Blocked
- The Trump administration moved about 76 unaccompanied migrant children from ORR to ICE and tried to send them to Guatemala during a holiday weekend.
- A judge issued an emergency order overnight and by Monday the children were returned to ORR custody.
Enhanced Legal Protections For Children
- Unaccompanied migrant children are legally protected under the 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
- That law restricts removal and requires screening for trafficking and persecution risks.
Overnight Court Intervention
- Advocates sued and Judge Sparkle Suknanan issued an emergency order after learning planes were loaded and one returned midflight.
- The judge demanded the government report each child returned to ORR and moved the hearing earlier when removals were underway.