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Federal Government Appeals Release of Young Asylum Seeker

4/2/2026

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The federal government is appealing a court ruling that released 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from immigration detention in Texas.
Adrian Conejo Arias criticized the government's actions as unjust and thanked the public for their support.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that they received due process and a final order of removal.
Liam's school principal raised concerns about his well-being, noting the impact on his classmates.
The family's asylum claim was denied, and their attorneys are currently appealing the decision.

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The federal government is appealing a court ruling that released 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from immigration detention in Texas.
Adrian Conejo Arias criticized the government's actions as unjust and thanked the public for their support.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that they received due process and a final order of removal.
Liam's school principal raised concerns about his well-being, noting the impact on his classmates.
The family's asylum claim was denied, and their attorneys are currently appealing the decision.