A five-year-old boy and his father were finally reunited at their Minnesota home after spending 10 days in a Texas detention facility as part of US President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids. The young boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, and his father, Adrian, are asylum seekers from Ecuador who were detained on January 20 when the father was apprehended by ICE agents.
According to reports, federal immigration officers used the five-year-old as a "bait" to lure his mother into answering the door at their home. This distressing tactic was allegedly used to catch the boy's parents, who are now facing deportation proceedings. The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice against those responsible.
US Representative Joaquin Castro accompanied Liam back to his home on Sunday, posting photos of the reunion on social media with the caption: "Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack... We won't stop until all children and families are home." The Texas Democrat's actions were seen as a step towards addressing the injustices faced by asylum seekers like Liam.
The case drew criticism from US District Judge Fred Biery, who ruled that the government's actions were "unreasonable" and violated the Fourth Amendment. He also cited the Declaration of Independence and emphasized the need for a more humane approach to immigration policy.
As news of the boy's return spread, his mother expressed relief at finally being reunited with her child. Neighbors and school officials have come forward to corroborate the story, further highlighting the distressing circumstances faced by asylum seekers during this period.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for a more compassionate approach to immigration policy, one that prioritizes the protection and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their nationality or status.
According to reports, federal immigration officers used the five-year-old as a "bait" to lure his mother into answering the door at their home. This distressing tactic was allegedly used to catch the boy's parents, who are now facing deportation proceedings. The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice against those responsible.
US Representative Joaquin Castro accompanied Liam back to his home on Sunday, posting photos of the reunion on social media with the caption: "Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack... We won't stop until all children and families are home." The Texas Democrat's actions were seen as a step towards addressing the injustices faced by asylum seekers like Liam.
The case drew criticism from US District Judge Fred Biery, who ruled that the government's actions were "unreasonable" and violated the Fourth Amendment. He also cited the Declaration of Independence and emphasized the need for a more humane approach to immigration policy.
As news of the boy's return spread, his mother expressed relief at finally being reunited with her child. Neighbors and school officials have come forward to corroborate the story, further highlighting the distressing circumstances faced by asylum seekers during this period.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for a more compassionate approach to immigration policy, one that prioritizes the protection and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their nationality or status.
this is soooo sad 
... a 5yo boy used as bait 
... how can ppl do dis?! 
... US gov should do better 
... more compassion needed 
... kids shouldn't be treated like this 
... hope they get justice 
. It's just heartbreaking and unacceptable that he had to go through that traumatic experience, separated from his parents for 10 whole days. The government's actions are being called out for being unreasonable and violating human rights, but I think it's more than that - it's a matter of basic humanity 
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they deserve all the love & support we can give 'em 
US Rep Joaquin Castro for stepping up & fighting for justice - so glad he's on Liam's side 
and now that Liam is home, let's keep pushing for humane immigration policies 
. Our government should be doing more to protect people seeking asylum, especially kids 
. We need more leaders like Joaquin who actually care about people's lives 
. Can't believe we're still dealing with these issues 5 yrs later... it's just not right, fam 
. But then again, what if they were trying to protect their family and didn't want to get caught by the agents? It's such a moral dilemma 
. I'm all for stricter immigration laws, but not at the expense of innocent kids... it's like, we gotta find a balance between security and humanity 
. And now, his parents are facing deportation proceedings... it's just not fair 
The fact that the judge ruled the government's actions were "unreasonable" and violated the Fourth Amendment just confirms how wrong it was 
. It's time for us to come together as a society and demand better treatment for asylum seekers like Liam 
... Using a child to lure their parents in? That's just cruel & heartless 
...
joaquin castro you're a hero for showing up and supporting lil liam 
but what about the "baiting" tactic used on that fam? 
and now she's facing deportation proceedings 
0 cases of prosecution for said agents 
btw, did you see the pics from Rep. Castro accompanying Liam back home? 
they're making a difference! 
anyway, i think it's awesome that rep Joaquin Castro stepped in to help reunite the family 
. We need some real change and fast 
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... we need a more compassionate approach to immigration policy, not just rhetoric 
. We need to put the dignity of everyone involved above politics 
. And, sorry, but that judge's statement about the Declaration of Independence? Like, isn't that kinda rich coming from a government agency? 
Still, it's good to see people are standing up for what's right 
. This incident highlights the need for authorities to adopt more empathetic strategies when dealing with asylum seekers, rather than resorting to manipulative tactics that put vulnerable children at risk 