SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A judge on Saturday ordered the U.S. to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center where they were taken after being detained in a Minneapolis suburb last month. Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked further outcry regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies in Minnesota, leading to protests against family detention practices. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery criticized the government for its deportation quotas, stating, 'the case has its genesis in the ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit.' Previously, a ruling confirmed that Liam and his father could not be removed from the U.S. at this time. Neighbors reported disturbing details about their detention, suggesting that federal officers treated the boy as 'bait' in the operation. The Department of Homeland Security dismissed these claims as 'an abject lie,' asserting that the father fled, leaving the boy inside a vehicle. Reports describe poor conditions within the facility, including allegations of inadequate food and healthcare. Congressman Joaquin Castro, who visited the facility, found the boy lethargic and not eating well.
Judge Orders Release of Young Boy and Father from Texas Immigration Detention
Judge Orders Release of Young Boy and Father from Texas Immigration Detention
A federal judge has ruled for the immediate release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center, raising concerns over the treatment of children in immigration cases.
A U.S. District Judge has ordered the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from a Texas immigration detention facility. The ruling followed public outcry over the circumstances of their detention and reports of poor conditions in the center. Neighbors alleged that the boy was used as 'bait' during the detainment, a claim denied by Homeland Security. The case highlights growing concerns about the treatment of children in immigration processes.
