Minnesota

Minnesota is the location where a recent immigration case involving a five-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, originated. The two were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20, 2026, and subsequently held at a detention center in Dilley, Texas. Their detention sparked controversy and legal action, leading to a judge ordering their release. They have since returned to Minnesota. This case is newsworthy due to concerns about ICE's tactics and the separation of families. The situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement policies and the relationship between federal agencies like ICE and local communities. The case also coincides with a broader context of political tensions, including a partial US government shutdown and discussions about federal intervention in Democrat-led cities, none of which directly involve Minnesota but provide a backdrop to the immigration debate.