Adrian Conejo Arias

Adrian Conejo Arias is an Ecuadorian asylum seeker and the father of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. They became the subject of international attention after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota in January 2026. The Trump administration sought their deportation, leading to widespread criticism and legal challenges. Images of Liam, wearing a bunny hat, being detained sparked outrage. Congressman Joaquin Castro intervened, visiting them at a Texas detention center. A federal judge initially blocked their deportation and ordered their release. While DHS denied retaliatory motives, lawyers for Conejo Arias speculated otherwise. Despite the government's continued pursuit of deportation, Conejo Arias disputes claims of abandoning his son. Both Adrian and Liam have since returned to Minnesota, but their asylum case remains unresolved, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and the treatment of asylum seekers, particularly children.