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Judge Denies Asylum for 5-Year-Old; Family Faces Deportation
3/19/2026
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Story summary
- A federal judge denied the asylum claim for 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his family.
- The Ramos family gained national attention during their January arrest by ICE in Minnesota.
- The family's attorney confirmed they will appeal, a process that could take months or years.
- If unsuccessful, the Ramos family faces deportation to Ecuador.
- School officials described the situation as heartbreaking and expressed support for Liam and his family.
