Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The two were detained in a Minneapolis suburb and taken to a detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Rep. Castro confirmed their return home after picking them up on Saturday night. The case stirred outrage as images of Liam in a bunny hat with a Spider-Man backpack surrounded by officers went viral. Critics claim federal agents used the preschooler as bait, a claim denied by the Department of Homeland Security. Castro also wrote to Liam, telling him he has 'moved the world' and emphasizing the importance of family and immigration in America.
5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and Father Released from ICE Detention
5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and Father Released from ICE Detention
In a recent case sparking national outrage, Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy, and his dad have been released from an ICE facility in Texas following a judge's order. Their story raises significant questions about immigration enforcement tactics.
After being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held for several days in a Texas ICE facility, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have finally returned home. Their detention drew widespread criticism, especially over claims that federal authorities used the boy as bait to apprehend his father. Texas Representative Joaquin Castro facilitated their release, emphasizing that America is built on the values of family and immigration. Advocates continue to call for changes to immigration policies to protect families like Liam's.
