Tucson Judge Puts Brakes on Deportation of Guatemalan and Honduran Children Amid Ongoing Legal Disputes

TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge has issued a temporary order to suspend the deportation of Guatemalan and Honduran children, responding to ongoing legal disputes surrounding their immigration status. This decision, highlighting the complexities of U.S. immigration policies, comes amid growing concerns over the treatment of unaccompanied minors at the southern border. The ruling, which arises from a case involving several advocacy groups, has significant implications for thousands of vulnerable children facing deportation. Advocates argue that many of these minors are fleeing violence, poverty, and political instability in their home countries. By pausing their deportation, … Read more

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez Found Guilty of Cocaine Trafficking in Landmark Verdict

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez has been found guilty of trafficking hundreds of tonnes of cocaine into the United States. The 55-year-old Hernandez appeared shocked as the jury delivered guilty verdicts for three counts: conspiracy to import cocaine, illegally using and carrying machine guns, and possessing machine guns as part of a “cocaine-importation conspiracy.” The jury reached its unanimous decision on the second day of deliberations. Hernandez now faces a possible life sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for June 26. During his presidency from 2014 to 2022, Hernandez is accused of turning Honduras into a … Read more