Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention

A judge has ordered the release of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. The pair was detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 and subsequently held at an ICE facility in Dilley, Texas. Their release was confirmed by a congressman and reported by multiple news outlets, highlighting the ongoing complexities surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States (NPR, BBC, France24). Following the judge's order, Liam and his father returned to Minnesota, where they were welcomed home. Liam was noted to have arrived with his hat and backpack, indicating a return to normalcy after their detention (BBC). The case has drawn attention due to the emotional and ethical implications of detaining young children alongside their parents, a practice that has sparked public outcry and legal challenges in the past (South China Morning Post, CBS News). The detention of Liam and his father occurred during a period of aggressive immigration raids under the Trump administration, which has raised significant concerns regarding family separations and the treatment of vulnerable populations (France24). The release of Liam and his father serves as a reminder of the human stories behind immigration policy and the ongoing discussions surrounding immigration reform in the United States (CBS News).