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Texas Boy and Father Released Amid Immigration Controversy

2/2/2026

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Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were released from a Texas immigration facility after being detained on January 20, 2023, following public outrage and assistance from Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro.
The Democratic Party is experiencing internal conflict over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with Rep. Ro Khanna urging a vote against it.
A partial government shutdown began as Congress prepares to vote on reopening.
In Texas, Christian Menefee won a special election for a vacant House seat.
Trump's past election interference continues to impact Georgia politics.

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Story summary

Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were released from a Texas immigration facility after being detained on January 20, 2023, following public outrage and assistance from Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro.
The Democratic Party is experiencing internal conflict over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with Rep. Ro Khanna urging a vote against it.
A partial government shutdown began as Congress prepares to vote on reopening.
In Texas, Christian Menefee won a special election for a vacant House seat.
Trump's past election interference continues to impact Georgia politics.