A federal judge has issued an order compelling former officials of the Trump administration to locate and secure the return of a Guatemalan man to the United States.

The man was reportedly separated from his family at the U.S.-Mexico border during the implementation of the Trump administration’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy.

The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the man’s attorneys, who argue his rights were violated due to the family separation and subsequent loss of contact.

The judge specified that former officials, including individuals involved in the handling of family separations, are responsible for the man’s return.

The order requires these officials to utilize all available resources, including government databases and international communication channels, to locate the man.

The focus of the order is not on prosecution, but on reuniting the separated family member with his family in the U.S.

The specifics of the family’s separation, including the circumstances and current whereabouts of the family, remain undisclosed due to privacy concerns and ongoing legal proceedings.

The court’s decision underscores the ongoing legal ramifications of the Trump administration’s border policies and their impact on migrant families.

The U.S. government is expected to face further legal challenges stemming from the family separation policy, including additional lawsuits and ongoing investigations.