Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old and Father

What happened

Videos showed 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being taken into custody by ICE agents in Minneapolis after his parents fled. The boy was later held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Public outcry followed the footage, with critics calling the handling of the case heavy handed. The situation highlighted how chaotic enforcement can become when families cross the system on the move and when agents are trying to follow orders under pressure.

The judge’s order

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, a Clinton appointee, gave the government three days to free Liam and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias. The judge blasted the enforcement approach, saying it reflects quotas and policies that can harm children. His order cited broad principles about government conduct and even referenced historical grievances to make a point about overreach. The decision forces the administration to reconsider detention choices in this specific case.

Legal and practical questions

Courts are meant to check agency power, and this ruling raises routine but important questions: Were proper procedures followed, and was detaining a small child necessary? Immigration law allows detention in many contexts, but judges can intervene when they see potential harm or rights violations. Expect more legal fights if judges view similar cases as unlawful or needlessly cruel.

Political reaction

Conservatives who support strong borders will say this is an enforcement problem, not a moral failing. Liberals will point to the image of a frightened child to demand policy changes. Both sides are right about parts of this story. Law and order matters, and so does care for children. The controversy will likely fuel debates in Washington over how to balance humane treatment with firm immigration enforcement.

BREAKING: Texas federal judge Fred Biery (Clinton appointee) has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos & his father from ICE detention in TX. In his decision, he includes a photo of the boy and gets today’s date wrong (Feb 31st doesn’t even exist) while saying that… pic.twitter.com/58IbuQAZJZ

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 31, 2026

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