US Congressman Joaquin Castro made a rare visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Texas yesterday, where he met with five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father. The move was seen as a gesture of support for the young boy, who has been detained since he was stopped by ICE agents on his way home from preschool.
The photograph taken during Castro's visit shows Liam sitting in his father's arms, wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack, a scene that would be heartwarming if not for the context. The image highlights the human cost of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies and the impact they have on families like Ramos'.
Liam was detained last week after being stopped by ICE agents who claimed he was using his father as "bait" to see if anyone else was home. His detention has sparked outrage among local lawmakers and advocacy groups, with some accusing the agency of targeting innocent children.
Castro's visit is a rare example of a member of Congress engaging directly with those affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies. In a statement, Castro told Liam "how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him". The congressman has long been an advocate for immigrant rights and has criticized ICE operations as "immoral" and "un-American".
The visit came on the heels of two recent incidents in Minneapolis that have raised concerns about the impact of Trump's immigration policies. In one case, a US citizen was killed by an ICE agent while another was shot dead during a confrontation with law enforcement.
As tensions escalate over immigration policy, protests are growing across the country. The No Kings Coalition has announced plans to hold a mass mobilization event on March 28th, centered around a flagship event in Minneapolis. Organizers say they aim to draw millions of Americans to the streets to demand change.
In other news, Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new National Fraud Enforcement division within the Justice Department, citing concerns about widespread voter fraud in key battleground states like Minnesota and California. Critics have dismissed the move as an attempt to suppress votes against his presidential ambitions.
Meanwhile, musician Nicki Minaj has purchased a Trump Gold Card, which allows wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US "golden visa" for $1 million. The program was launched last December and promises residency in record time with a $15,000 processing fee.
The family of Renee Good, another US citizen killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, have retained lawyers involved in the George Floyd case to pursue justice. In a separate development, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from arresting and detaining refugees living in Minnesota.
As the immigration debate rages on, Americans are finding ways to express their outrage and demand change. From protests to advocacy groups, it's clear that many are fighting back against what they see as an abuse of power by the government.
The photograph taken during Castro's visit shows Liam sitting in his father's arms, wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack, a scene that would be heartwarming if not for the context. The image highlights the human cost of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies and the impact they have on families like Ramos'.
Liam was detained last week after being stopped by ICE agents who claimed he was using his father as "bait" to see if anyone else was home. His detention has sparked outrage among local lawmakers and advocacy groups, with some accusing the agency of targeting innocent children.
Castro's visit is a rare example of a member of Congress engaging directly with those affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies. In a statement, Castro told Liam "how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him". The congressman has long been an advocate for immigrant rights and has criticized ICE operations as "immoral" and "un-American".
The visit came on the heels of two recent incidents in Minneapolis that have raised concerns about the impact of Trump's immigration policies. In one case, a US citizen was killed by an ICE agent while another was shot dead during a confrontation with law enforcement.
As tensions escalate over immigration policy, protests are growing across the country. The No Kings Coalition has announced plans to hold a mass mobilization event on March 28th, centered around a flagship event in Minneapolis. Organizers say they aim to draw millions of Americans to the streets to demand change.
In other news, Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new National Fraud Enforcement division within the Justice Department, citing concerns about widespread voter fraud in key battleground states like Minnesota and California. Critics have dismissed the move as an attempt to suppress votes against his presidential ambitions.
Meanwhile, musician Nicki Minaj has purchased a Trump Gold Card, which allows wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US "golden visa" for $1 million. The program was launched last December and promises residency in record time with a $15,000 processing fee.
The family of Renee Good, another US citizen killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, have retained lawyers involved in the George Floyd case to pursue justice. In a separate development, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from arresting and detaining refugees living in Minnesota.
As the immigration debate rages on, Americans are finding ways to express their outrage and demand change. From protests to advocacy groups, it's clear that many are fighting back against what they see as an abuse of power by the government.
he's been through so much and it's heartbreaking to think about how many kids like him are going thru this rn 
but kudos to Castro for speaking out against ICE and Trump's policies - we need more ppl like him who are willing to stand up 4 what's right 
and omg Nicki Minaj buying a Trump Gold Card is like, so extra 
but seriously though, it's just another example of how corrupt this admin is 
and let's not forget about the mass mobilization event on March 28th - we gotta get out there and make our voices heard 
this is so heartbreaking 
how r we even supposed 2 call these ppl ' americans' if we cant treat our own kids w/ kindness & respect?? 
...i cant even imagine having a 5 year old son detained like that 
...and now the trump administration is trying to justify it with some kinda "bait" nonsense 
...it's all about targeting innocent kids and families 
...we need to keep speaking out against these inhumane policies 
, can't believe how hardline the trump admin is going for on immigration policies 
, this is getting crazy! 
why did Castro specifically visit this one with the little guy, though? Was it just because he was detained last week and all that's happened since then? 
that pic of Liam in his Spider-Man backpack tho... sad but true, right? 
I feel bad for him. When is this No Kings Coalition event supposed to happen again? Millions of people protesting? That sounds crazy 
. His dad was just trying to protect him and now he's getting all this attention because Castro went to visit him at ICE? It's like, what's the big deal?! The Trump admin is just trying to enforce the law 
. And those protests in Minneapolis are getting out of hand 
come on, this is just getting ridiculous! a 5 yr old kid got detained by ICE and now some Congressman is visiting him with his dad? like, great gesture and all, but what's the real solution here? we need to talk about reforming these policies instead of just doing feel-good visits. 
I mean, who wouldn't want to hug their kid and feel safe knowing they're loved? But then you gotta look at it from Liam's perspective - being taken away from his school and his friends because of the wrong reasons 
And to think that there are people who claim they're targeting innocent kids... it's just not right 
Maybe we'll see some real change soon 
i remember when my little cousin was playing with his friends outside and suddenly his mom yelled at them to come in, and he would be all upset but eventually calm down, lol 
can you imagine if your parents told you to stay home so they could check on other people? 
it's just not right. i think it's amazing that Rep. Castro is speaking out like this, his visit shows that some people in power actually care about the struggles of everyday ppl 
and btw what's up with trump trying to suppress votes again 
does he really think ppl are gonna fall for that? 
The fact that his dad said he was wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack... it's just a cute pic, you know? 
... his dad is worried sick about him too 
... maybe this visit will make people realize how messed up our immigration system is 
. It's time we start talking about the human cost of these hardline policies and how they're breaking lives...