Judge Halts Deportation of Ecuadorian Boy and Father

A federal judge in the US has temporarily halted the deportation of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father, arrested in Minnesota. The action highlights ongoing immigration controversies under the Trump administration. They are currently detained at a family facility in Texas.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sanantonio | Updated: 28-01-2026 03:22 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 03:22 IST
Judge Halts Deportation of Ecuadorian Boy and Father
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A federal judge has momentarily stayed the deportation of a young Ecuadorian boy and his father, spotlighting ongoing immigration tensions in the US during the Trump era.

The decision, made by US Judge Fred Biery, involves 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias. Their removal is suspended pending court proceedings.

The father-son duo is detained at a family facility in Dilley, Texas, underscoring the human dimension amid broader immigration policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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