Liam Ramos

Liam Ramos is a five-year-old boy who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis in early 2026. His detention, along with his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, became a focal point of criticism against the Trump administration's immigration policies. News articles highlight the event as evidence of a hardline approach that critics argue disproportionately affects children and families with no criminal record. A federal judge initially blocked their deportation following public outcry. Liam's case has also brought attention to other detentions in his school district, with ICE taking custody of additional students. The events have led to protests, tear gas being used on demonstrators outside detention centers, and warnings from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about aggressive federal immigration enforcement. Liam's detention is seen as a symbol of the Trump administration's anti-immigrant crusade and has drawn comparisons to state terror experienced by Palestinians.