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News|MigrationFive-year-old boy and father detained by ICE return home to MinnesotaLiam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro.

## Release of Asylum Seekers from Detention

ABy Aiden SinclairFeb 02, 20261 min read

Release of Asylum Seekers from Detention

A five-year-old child and his father, asylum seekers from Ecuador, were released from a Texas detention facility following a court order. The individuals had been detained for 10 days as part of recent immigration enforcement actions. Their release was mandated by US District Judge Fred Biery on Sat, Feb 1, 2026.

The child, Liam Conejo Ramos, and his father, Adrian, were initially detained on Jan 20, 2026, upon returning home from preschool. The event generated significant public attention due to images showing the child in a blue bunny hat and backpack being held by officers. The Columbia Heights Public School District confirmed that Liam was among four students detained during immigration operations in a Minneapolis suburb.

According to a statement by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not specifically target the child for arrest. The father expressed his wish for Liam to remain with him following his apprehension. The DHS refuted allegations that the child was used as "bait" during the arrest operation.

A five-year-old child and his father, asylum seekers from Ecuador, were released from a Texas detention facility following a court order.
Aiden Sinclair · Thehackingpost

Judge Biery's opinion criticized the government's enforcement actions, describing them as poorly executed efforts to meet deportation quotas. He further referenced the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, highlighting the protection against "unreasonable searches and seizures."

US Representative Joaquin Castro facilitated the return of Liam and his father to their home in Minnesota. In related developments, US Representative Ilhan Omar shared images of her meeting with the family, underscoring community support for their release.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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