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Minnesota kindergartner's asylum case rejected, faces deportation to Ecuador
Minnesota Kindergartner's Asylum Claims Denied
A U.S. immigration judge has ruled against the asylum claims of Liam Conejo Ramos, a kindergartner from Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and his family. Five-year-old Liam garnered national attention after he was detained by U.S. immigration authorities and sent to a Texas family detention center along with his father. In February, the Department of Homeland Security filed a motion seeking to terminate the family's asylum claims.
Appeal Process and Risk of Deportation
Attorney Danielle Molliver, who represents the family, stated that the law firm is appealing the judge's decision. Molliver noted that the appeal process could take months or even years. If the family loses the appeal, they are expected to be deported to Ecuador, their country of origin. This case highlights the complexities of asylum procedures and the human rights of immigrant children.
*Source: YouTube: NPR (2026-03-19)*
