<h1>Temporary nationwide halt on deportation flights returning unaccompanied Guatemalan children while legal challenge over removals proceeds</h1> A federal judge issued a temporary order halting flights that would have returned unaccompanied Guatemalan minors to their home country, applying broadly to such children while litigation proceeds. Attorneys for the minors contend the government lacks authority to remove them, is denying due process and statutory protections by transferring children from child-welfare custody to immigration custody without required procedures, and is preventing asylum or other immigration claims. The government asserts it is effectuating reunifications with parents or guardians. Parallel emergency motions have been filed in multiple jurisdictions and litigation will determine the legality of the planned removals.