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Immigration Judge Denies Asylum for Liam Conejo Ramos Family as Appeal Pending

The family’s asylum claim was terminated by an immigration judge, triggering an appeal process that could last months or years and risking deportation to Ecuador if unsuccessful.

  • On Wednesday, an immigration judge terminated the asylum claim for Liam Conejo Ramos and his family, with their appeal pending before the Board of Immigration Appeals, according to attorney Paschal Nwokocha.
  • During the family's detention on January 20, Liam gained national attention when a photo of his arrest was shared widely, and Stenvik alleged Liam was 'essentially used as bait.'
  • Following the ruling, the family's legal team submitted a notice to appeal, citing stricter standards within the BIA while Nwokocha noted they haven't yet presented their case to a judge.
  • Columbia Heights Public Schools officials described the news as 'heartbreaking' and pledged to continue supporting the student, stating the detention showed the profound human impact of federal actions on children.
  • The family faces potential deportation to Ecuador if the appeal fails, and Nwokocha stated they 'intend to vigorously defend the rights of the family.
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An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown that shook Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said.

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KARE broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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