Boy and Father Released from ICE Detention Following Judge's Order
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, asylum seekers from Ecuador, were released from immigration detention in Texas following a judge's order, according to multiple news sources. The case garnered national attention and sparked outrage over immigration enforcement practices.
The pair had been detained for 10 days after Liam was apprehended upon returning home from preschool, according to Al Jazeera. The initial detention occurred in Minnesota, based on disputed immigration violation claims after they entered the U.S. from Ecuador in 2024, Time reported.
Representative Joaquin Castro escorted Liam and his father home to Minneapolis after their release, ABC News reported. The family expressed happiness about reuniting with Liam's mother and brother.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintained that ICE did not target Liam. According to Al Jazeera, DHS officials claimed Liam's mother refused to take him after his father's arrest. DHS officials also stated they remain committed to enforcing immigration laws, Time reported.
The case highlighted the complexities and controversies surrounding immigration enforcement, Time reported. The judge's order criticized the initial detention in Minnesota, leading to their release. The situation sparked protests and fueled ongoing debates about immigration policies, Time reported.
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