Children

Judge Stalls Swift Deportation of Hundreds of Guatemalan Children, Ensuring Legal Protections

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A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a ruling that halts the immediate deportation of hundreds of Guatemalan minors who had been subjected to an expedited removal process. This decision underscores ongoing concerns about the treatment of unaccompanied children who enter the United States seeking refuge. The plaintiffs in the case, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other advocacy groups, argued that the children faced imminent danger upon return to their home country. Many of these minors, who were detained under a fast-track deportation procedure, claim they were not provided with … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Release to Mother Detained by ICE, Reuniting Her with Young Children After Weeks Apart

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LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A federal judge has ordered the release of Antonia Aguilar Maldonado, a mother who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four weeks. Her release comes as her immigration case continues in court. Aguilar Maldonado, originally from El Salvador, was arrested on July 17 while commuting to work. She has no previous criminal record and is a mother of two small children; the youngest, a nursing infant, relies solely on her breast milk due to a milk allergy. Following her arrest, Aguilar Maldonado was held at … Read more

Maryland Revokes Over 1,400 Lead Inspection Certificates Following Elevated Lead Levels in Children

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More than 1,400 lead inspection certificates have been invalidated in Maryland following the detection of elevated lead levels in three children. This significant action necessitates the reinspection of rental properties occupied by tenants, as the Maryland Department of the Environment cited failures by inspectors to adhere to established work practice standards. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a complaint in Baltimore City Circuit Court against Green Environmental, LLC, and its owner, Rodney Bryan Barkley. The lawsuit alleges numerous violations regarding lead paint inspection practices, including the improper use of a lead detection device that … Read more

Washington State Empowers Good Samaritans with New Law Protecting Rescuers of Children and Pets from Locked Vehicles

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new law is now in effect in Washington State aimed at providing legal immunity to individuals who take the initiative to rescue children or pets from locked vehicles. This legislation is part of a broader set of more than 300 laws that have recently been enacted statewide. Under the new law, individuals who break into a locked vehicle to save someone in imminent danger will be protected from civil lawsuits, provided they act with good intentions. This protection is specifically designed for rescues involving vulnerable persons, including children and adults with … Read more