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Judge Halts Deportation of Child Amid Controversy

1/31/2026

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Judge Blocks Deportation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, detained by ICE in Minnesota.
The order follows allegations that immigration agents used Liam as bait during the arrest.
DHS says the father fled, leaving Liam behind, while Erika Ramos disputes the claim.
The case sparked protests and drew attention to immigrant families, with Rep. Joaquin Castro urging their release.

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ICE Detains Asylum Seekers

ICE detained two children from a Minnesota elementary school and their mother, who has a pending asylum case.
The detainees were transported to a Texas detention facility.
There are now five Columbia Heights school district students detained in Texas.
Superintendent Zena Stenvik described the transfer as traumatic.
She warned the actions could have lasting negative effects on the community, where children now live in fear.

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Judge Blocks Deportation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, detained by ICE in Minnesota.
The order follows allegations that immigration agents used Liam as bait during the arrest.
DHS says the father fled, leaving Liam behind, while Erika Ramos disputes the claim.
The case sparked protests and drew attention to immigrant families, with Rep. Joaquin Castro urging their release.

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