U.S. Judge Temporarily Halts Deportation of Migrant Families

A judge overseeing the reuniting of about 2,500 migrant parents and children separated during a border crossing crackdown ordered a temporary halt to deportations of these families.

U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw issued the directive during a hearing July 16 in San Diego after the American Civil Liberties Union complained it was hearing that the Trump administration planned rumors of immediate “mass deportations” for migrant parents after they’re reunited with their children.

Overall, the judge voiced “great confidence” with the government’s reunification plan after officials told him they’re matched 2,480 minors with their parents and have pre-cleared more than 1,300 ...