On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained a 5-year-old boy, Liam Ramos, during an enforcement operation in Minnesota. The incident occurred as Liam was with his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, when agents approached them on their driveway. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that they did not target the child, they emphasized that they were conducting an operation against the father, deemed an 'illegal alien' who reportedly abandoned his son during the encounter. Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik condemned the detainment, questioning why a child would be involved in such actions. She expressed disbelief that a 5-year-old could be viewed as a threat, stating, 'You can't tell me that this child is going to be classified as a violent criminal.' Photos provided to the BBC show Liam, wearing a bunny-shaped hat and standing outside with an officer holding his backpack. According to legal representatives, both Liam and his father were likely held at a detention center in Texas, despite his father having an active asylum case. The operation has raised alarms among parents and community members, many of whom feel unsafe because of possible ICE operations around schools. The incident has fueled discussions about the need for changes in immigration enforcement practices to prioritize the safety of children and preserve family unity. Many are advocating that children should not fear attending school or waiting at the bus stop due to the anxiety caused by these enforcement actions.