18-year-olds will not be held in ICE adult facilities.
Atlanta: The US administration will not be able to transfer children who entered the US illegally to adult detention centers even after they turn 18. A US federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's new policy. According to lawyers, the transfers were scheduled to take place this weekend. However, this court order has dealt a major blow to Trump.
US District Judge Rudolph Contreras issued a temporary injunction against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Saturday, stating that no child who enters the US unaccompanied and without permission should be placed in ICE adult detention centers after they turn 18. The judge also clarified that such automatic detention violates a previous order he issued in 2021, which prohibited the transfer of children to adult detention centers.
Court wants to ensure children's safety
The purpose of this injunction is to ensure the safety and well-being of children who entered the country illegally and whose development is impaired by adult detention centers. ICE and the US Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment. Officials said on Friday that they were offering $2,500 to migrant children aged 14 and older to voluntarily return to their countries. This move comes amid pressure to tighten US immigration rules.
A Setback for Trump's Policies
This new order follows another federal judge's ruling last month, which blocked efforts to immediately deport unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who arrived in the US. These decisions have clarified the court's stance against the Trump administration's strict immigration policies, which specifically call for sensitivity in the cases of children and adolescents. Amid this controversy, the debate over the protection and rights of children who come to the US illegally is deepening.
Human rights groups were also against Trump's policies
Many human rights groups were also critical of Trump's policies. They are now hoping for a favorable ruling from the court, preventing children from being held in adult detention centers and providing them with a safe environment. This temporary stay prioritizes the rights and safety of children and directs the administration to ensure a fair and humane approach to such sensitive cases.
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