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5-Year-Old's Health Declines in ICE Detention Center

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained by ICE in Texas, is reportedly in poor health.
His mother says deteriorating health stems from poor food quality that caused fever and vomiting.
Liam and his father Adrian Conejo Arias are detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center despite Arias's legal entry into the United States.
A federal judge temporarily blocked their deportation, and Congressman Joaquin Castro visited them.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, the Obama administration opened family detention centers in response to a surge of over 68,000 Central American migrants, primarily from Honduras and Guatemala. This led to widespread criticism from organizations like the ACLU regarding the treatment of detainees. Ongoing health issues, such as those faced by Liam Conejo Ramos, underscore the urgent need for reform in U.S. immigration detention practices.

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Story summary

Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained by ICE in Texas, is reportedly in poor health.
His mother says deteriorating health stems from poor food quality that caused fever and vomiting.
Liam and his father Adrian Conejo Arias are detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center despite Arias's legal entry into the United States.
A federal judge temporarily blocked their deportation, and Congressman Joaquin Castro visited them.

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