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ICE Detains Young Boy, Sparking Outcry and Fundraiser

1/24/2026

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On January 23, 2026, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were detained by ICE in Minneapolis.
Ramos was used as bait to apprehend family members.
They are held in a San Antonio Homeland Security facility, despite following legal immigration processes.
A fundraiser for their legal costs has raised over $100,000.
In India, an assassination in Manipur has reignited tensions between Meitei and Kuki Zo communities, with fears of violence.

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Story summary

On January 23, 2026, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were detained by ICE in Minneapolis.
Ramos was used as bait to apprehend family members.
They are held in a San Antonio Homeland Security facility, despite following legal immigration processes.
A fundraiser for their legal costs has raised over $100,000.
In India, an assassination in Manipur has reignited tensions between Meitei and Kuki Zo communities, with fears of violence.