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DOJ appeals judge’s order to release asylum‑seeking child Liam Ramos

newsApr 2, 2026

The Justice Department filed a notice of appeal Wednesday to overturn a federal judge's order releasing 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father from immigration detention. Liam and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, came to the United States seeking asylum; a judge freed them in January. DOJ asks the court to return the pair to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. The appeal will determine limits on detaining migrant children and set a precedent for future asylum enforcement nationwide.

Key Highlights

DOJ filed a notice of appeal challenging the judge's release order.
The case involves 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, asylum seekers.
Appeal will affect whether migrant children can be held in ICE custody.
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