US Court Blocks Changes to Asylum Interviews for Unaccompanied Children
A federal judge has temporarily blocked changes to asylum interview procedures for unaccompanied children, restoring earlier rules while a legal challenge continues.
MARYLAND, A federal judge has temporarily blocked changes introduced by the Trump administration to asylum interview procedures for children who arrive in the United States without parents or guardians.
The decision requires the government to restore earlier procedures while the court considers the wider legal challenge.
Under the revised policy, some children received less than 24 hours' notice before their asylum interviews. The earlier system provided a longer notice period of 21 days.
Immigrant rights organisations challenged the changes, arguing that children needed sufficient time to prepare and obtain legal assistance before attending interviews.
US District Judge Brendan Hurson ordered the previous procedures to remain in place while the case continues.
The temporary order is expected to remain effective until November 13.
The ruling highlights ongoing legal discussions about immigration procedures and the protection of children seeking asylum in the United States.