Liam Ramos

Liam Ramos is a five-year-old boy who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis in January 2026. His detention, along with his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, became a focal point of criticism against the Trump administration's immigration policies. News of his detention, particularly images of him wearing a Spider-Man backpack, fueled outrage and accusations that the administration's deportation campaign was indiscriminate and targeted innocent children. A federal judge initially blocked their deportation following the public outcry. Liam and his father were later released from detention. His case also led to increased scrutiny of ICE's activities in Minneapolis, with other students from his school also being detained. The events surrounding Liam Ramos highlighted the human cost of the administration's policies and sparked protests, legal challenges, and warnings from local officials about the aggressive enforcement tactics.