The family of Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy detained alongside his father by immigration agents in a Minneapolis suburb, has received an extension for their asylum application. This decision was made after a federal judge granted the family’s request during a hearing.
Liam Conejo Ramos’ Asylum Case Update
On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the family could have more time to respond to a request from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS sought to dismiss their asylum petitions, but the family’s legal team argued for additional time to prepare their defense.
Background on the Detention
Liam and his father, Adrián Conejo Arias, were detained last month at the entrance of their home. They were subsequently transferred to a family detention center in Texas. Following their detention, a federal judge ordered their release as their immigration case remains pending in court.
Current Status
- Liam is in preschool and originally hails from Ecuador.
- The family’s situation has attracted significant attention, highlighting the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants.
- According to the DHS, the family is not subject to expedited deportation, categorizing their case as standard procedure.
As this legal battle continues, the focus remains on the implications of their asylum claim, as well as other similar cases across the country.
