Judge Temporarily Halts Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and Father
A Minnesota preschooler, Liam Conejo Ramos, aged five, and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, are temporarily protected from imminent deportation following a federal court ruling. The decision came after Liam and his father were detained in Texas last week.
Details of the Detention
Liam was apprehended alongside his father in the driveway of their suburban Minneapolis home. Federal agents took them into custody after alleging that Adrian is an illegal immigrant from Ecuador. According to authorities, Liam was taken against his father’s wishes, who requested that his son remain with him during the situation.
Legal Representation and Claims
The family’s attorney asserted that Adrian Conejo Arias had not committed any crimes. He followed all legal procedures for seeking asylum in the United States. This included attending all scheduled court hearings, as required.
Current Detention Facility
- Location: South Texas Family Residential Center
- Type: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility for families
Federal Lawsuit and Court Ruling
In response to their detention, Adrian Conejo Arias filed a lawsuit against several federal officials, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and US Attorney General Pam Bondi. A federal judge’s ruling halted any potential transfer or deportation of Liam and his father.
Court Orders
The court ordered that:
- Any move to remove or transfer Adrian and Liam is stayed until further notice.
- They cannot be transferred outside the judicial district during the ongoing litigation.
This ruling provides temporary relief for the family as they navigate the legal proceedings related to their case. Updates will follow as the situation continues to evolve.
