Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father Detained in Minnesota ICE Raid

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father after their detention last week in a Minnesota suburb. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued the order Monday, prohibiting the removal or transfer of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias from the country while their court case continues. The pair are being held at a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, southwest of San Antonio.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles over immigration enforcement and family separations, with the judge's order preventing the immediate deportation of the father and son while their case is heard in court.

The details

Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy, and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias were detained last week in a Minnesota suburb as part of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. A federal judge has now temporarily blocked their deportation, prohibiting their removal or transfer from the country while their court case proceeds. The pair are currently being held at a family detention center in Dilley, Texas.

• The detention of Liam and his father occurred last week in a Minnesota suburb.
• On Monday, U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued the temporary order blocking their deportation.

What’s next

The judge's temporary order will remain in place while Liam and his father's court case proceeds.