Politics & Government
Immigration Judge In Chicago Orders 6 Children Deported After Courts Deemed Them Abandoned
Judge Shawn Abraham was not in court for Wednesday's hearings. He appeared virtually, requiring the kids to be there in person.
August 27, 2026
An immigration court judge in Chicago on Wednesday ordered six children to be deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts.
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Judge Shawn Abraham was not in court for Wednesday's hearings. He appeared virtually while requiring kids to be there in person.
Ten children appeared for hearings without their parents, having been deemed abandoned by the state. Six were ordered removed from the country. Their ages ranged from 12 to 17 years old.
