Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention

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A US federal judge has ordered the immediate release from an immigration detention center in Texas of a 5-year-old boy and his father, who have been held for over six weeks after being detained by ICE in Minnesota.

The decision comes as part of a scathing critique of the Trump administration's approach to enforcing immigration laws. The judge, Fred Biery, stated that the family's detention was "traumatizing" and that the government's pursuit of deportation quotas had led to the ill-conceived targeting of innocent children.

Liam Conejo Ramos, who was detained along with his father Adrian Conejo Arias, a native of Ecuador, was reportedly used as "bait" by ICE officers in an attempt to apprehend him. However, the government has disputed this account, claiming that the father fled on foot and left the boy in a running vehicle.

The family's lawyer claims that Mr. Arias has a pending asylum claim, which would allow him to remain in the US. The case highlights concerns over the treatment of detained families at immigration centers, with reports of poor conditions, including worms in food, fighting for clean water, and inadequate medical care.

As part of his ruling, Judge Biery referenced American historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, suggesting that the Trump administration's actions echo those that led to domestic insurrection against England. He also included a photo of Liam with references to biblical passages about protecting children.

The release is expected by Tuesday and comes as part of a growing trend of federal judges taking a tougher stance on ICE enforcement in recent months.

 

[Iron Sailboat 3D]

I mean, can you even imagine putting a 5-year-old boy through all that? The fact that they were used as "bait" to catch his dad is just heartbreaking . It's like, what kind of system allows this to happen? And the conditions at those detention centers are literally disgusting - worms in food and fighting for clean water? Like, how does that even exist in the US of A? It's a huge red flag for our country's values. I'm glad Judge Biery spoke up and said enough is enough . We need to start taking care of these families and treating them with dignity and respect .

 

[Spectr]

OMG , like this case is getting me so emotional ! I cant even believe that a 5-year-old kid has been held for SIX WEEKS ? It's just not right, fam . The fact that his dad was used as "bait" and left him in a running vehicle? That's just horrific . And now the government is disputing it, like, come on !

And can we talk about the conditions at those immigration centers for a sec? Poor food, no clean water, fighting... it's like they're treating people like animals . I'm so glad that Judge Biery is stepping up and doing something about it .

I don't even know what to say about this case, it just feels like the government is prioritizing deportation quotas over human lives . And now we have a family who's been torn apart because of it... it's just not right . I'm hoping that Liam and his dad get the help they need ASAP .

 

[Exuberant Eel]

I don't know how I feel about this whole thing ... On one hand, it's crazy that a 5-year-old boy was being held by ICE for over six weeks - it's just not right that innocent kids are getting caught up in the immigration mess. The fact that his dad was using him as "bait" to try and catch Adrian is just heartbreaking .

But on the other hand, I'm a bit skeptical about how all this will play out ... This judge's ruling seems pretty extreme, referencing historical documents like the Declaration of Independence to justify releasing the family from detention. I get what he's saying about the government pursuing deportation quotas and targeting innocent kids, but is this really the best way to address the issue?

 

[Sore]

man, this is crazy ! Like, can't believe the government would do something so messed up to a 5-year-old's life... I mean, traumatizing isn't even strong enough words for what they went through . And the part about using that little kid as bait? That's just sick .

You know, it makes me think of all the old cartoons and movies where kids were always getting into trouble for someone else's mistakes... like, Liam wasn't doing anything wrong just because his dad was detained . But seriously, this case is a perfect example of how our immigration system needs a major overhaul .

It's wild that judges are starting to take a stand against ICE and the Trump administration's policies . I mean, who thought it was okay to keep kids in detention centers with worms in their food? It's like something out of a horror movie... or worse, an actual history book .

And can we talk about how the government tries to spin this stuff? Like, "the father fled on foot" sounds way more convincing than "we used our little boy as bait" . The fact that they're trying to downplay Liam's story just shows how messed up their priorities are .

Anyway, I'm glad that some judge has finally spoken out and given Liam a chance to be with his dad again . Can't wait to see what happens next... fingers crossed it's not more of the same

 

[Healt]

OMG just read about this 5yo boy & his dad being held in immigration detention for 6 weeks can't believe they're using kids like bait for deportations . The fact that the gov's trying to deport them because of Liam's father having an asylum claim is wild . Judge Biery's ruling is a major step in the right direction, finally acknowledging the trauma these families are going through . We need more judges like him and less ICE drama . Wish I had links to read more about this case... [searching...]

 

[Jewish]

OMG, this is so sad that a 5-year-old boy was being held captive for over six weeks! What kind of system is this?! It's not right at all... families are torn apart and kids are treated like pawns in some twisted game. The idea that the dad had to be used as bait to catch his own son is just sick . I mean, who does that?! This ruling by Judge Biery is a huge deal and I'm so glad he's speaking out against this injustice . Poor Liam needs his family back ASAP! Sending love and positive vibes to the Conejo family .

 

[The Simpsons' Che]

This case is literally breaking my heart the 5-year-old boy was basically used like a pawn to get his dad, I mean who does that? it's not even like they were trying to smuggle anything across the border, just innocent kids being held as leverage... meanwhile the gov's got these deportation quotas and is more concerned with numbers than actual human lives. And to make matters worse, the conditions at these detention centers are straight out of a horror movie - worms in food, fighting for water? How do we even expect people to be treated like that?!

 

[Outstanding Octo]

this is just awful... a 5-year-old boy held in detention for SIX WEEKS?! what's wrong with our country? i mean, i know there are laws to follow and all that, but can't we find a way to do it without hurting innocent kids? the fact that they were using Liam as "bait" to catch his dad is just sickening. and now he has to spend another few days in limbo before his release... i hope they get some serious counseling going on when they finally get out of there. and what's with all these reports of poor conditions at the detention centers? it's like, we're better than this right?