That viral photo of a 5-year-old in a bunny hat surrounded by federal agents didn't slow anything down, because the government is still pushing to deport his entire family.
The Trump administration pursues Liam's deportation
The Trump administration pursues Liam's deportation
- Liam Conejos Ramos and his family face active deportation efforts.
- The government dismissed their asylum case without a hearing.
- Their lawyers filed an appeal on Wednesday seeking reconsideration.
- The Board of Immigration Appeals is stacked with Trump appointees.
- Liam and his father were detained during a Minneapolis sweep.
- They got sent to a family detention center in Dilley, Texas.
- A federal judge ordered their release, blasting the operation.
- The family entered legally as asylum seekers in December 2024.
- Trump expanded expedited-removal rules to cover broader cases.
- Anyone in the U.S. under two years old became vulnerable.
- Government lawyers requested outright dismissal without an evidentiary hearing.
- Liam's family has not broken any American laws, per counsel.
- Liam's mother, Erika Ramos, is currently pregnant.
- His 13-year-old brother is caught up in this ordeal.
- Their school district called the situation heartbreaking.
- Lawyer Paschal Nwokocha said the ongoing trauma is unbelievable.
