Earlier this week in Portland, Hassane Barry, a Guinean asylum seeker, was arrested by ICE agents while driving with his wife and infant child. Agents shattered the car’s window to apprehend Barry, leaving his wife and baby in the vehicle. The arrest occurred during an intensified ICE operation targeting individuals in Maine, despite Barry having no known criminal history. Barry’s wife, left alone and in shock, is now struggling to care for their baby and is afraid to leave their apartment.
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Since being taken into custody with his father, 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos has appeared depressed and lethargic at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro. Castro, who visited Liam and his father, has expressed concern for the boy’s mental state and called for his release. The conditions at the facility, described as prison-like, have drawn criticism, including allegations of poor medical care and limited access to food. A federal judge has issued a stay on Liam’s deportation, and the boy’s father has filed a lawsuit against federal officials.
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Last week, as Cyclone Harry ravaged the Mediterranean, a shipwreck near Malta claimed 50 lives, with only one survivor rescued after clinging to wreckage. The Italian coastguard has also reported that up to 380 migrants may have drowned in separate incidents, with searches underway for eight vessels launched from Tunisia amid the storm. These tragedies highlight the continued perilous journey undertaken by migrants seeking refuge in Europe, despite intensified measures by Italy to curb arrivals. The central Mediterranean route, a major landing point, remains one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, with thousands of deaths and disappearances recorded since 2014.
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On January 16, 2026, Yohendry De Jesus Crespo, Darianny Liseth Gonzalez De Crespo, and their 7-year-old daughter Diana were detained by immigration officers outside of Portland Adventist Health while seeking medical attention for Diana. The family is now held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, a facility known for concerns regarding medical care. The family, who arrived from Venezuela over a year ago and have pending asylum applications, was reportedly denied Diana’s request to see a doctor despite the situation. Oregon officials and advocacy groups have expressed concern about the family’s detention, particularly the well-being of the child, and have called for swift and humane action.
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According to an immigration attorney, an Ecuadorian father and his five-year-old son detained in Columbia Heights were legal asylum-seekers who followed proper procedures. The pair entered the country through the Brownsville, Texas port of entry in 2024 and utilized the CBP One app to declare their intent to seek asylum. The attorney stated the father and son were detained by ICE and sent to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in San Antonio, Texas. Conflicting accounts exist, with the Department of Homeland Security claiming the father ran away and abandoned his child, while school officials dispute this. The school community expresses concerns about the impact of increased ICE activity on students’ safety and well-being.
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The Columbia Heights Public Schools district shared photos of Liam Ramos, a young child, being apprehended by an officer outside his home, prompting concern from the school and the child’s lawyer, Marc Prokosch, who believes the family is currently being held in Texas. School officials stated that the child’s father has an active asylum case. The incident is part of a larger operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting individuals in the area, which has led to the detention of multiple students and sparked outrage among residents. The DHS described the arrest as a “targeted operation” and stated that an ICE officer remained with the child for his safety.
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On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father in Minnesota, transporting them to a Texas detention center. School officials reported that this incident is part of an ongoing surge in ICE activity within the district, with three other children in the area having been detained in recent weeks. The family has an active asylum case and had entered the US through an official port of entry. School officials have expressed outrage, citing the trauma inflicted on students and the community.
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A federal judge has issued a temporary order preventing U.S. immigration authorities from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident. The ruling came after Abrego Garcia’s release from a Pennsylvania detention facility, and in anticipation of a routine ICE check-in. This decision follows months of litigation after Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador, despite having been granted protection from deportation. The DHS has criticized the order, claiming it lacks legal basis. Abrego Garcia is currently facing criminal charges and has a pending asylum application.
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A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody while his legal challenge against deportation proceeds. The order stems from Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation to El Salvador and subsequent re-detainment by ICE, despite a previous ruling preventing his deportation there. The Department of Homeland Security has strongly criticized the decision. Abrego Garcia is also seeking asylum and facing criminal charges, with a judge expressing concerns about potential vindictive prosecution.
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The Trump administration has implemented a $5,000 apprehension fee for migrants without legal status, applicable to those aged 14 and older apprehended after crossing the border. This new fee, stemming from provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” expands the financial penalties associated with unauthorized entry. The legislation also increases other immigration-related fees and introduces new fees for humanitarian protections, such as asylum applications. Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to reverse some of these provisions, particularly those affecting unaccompanied children, citing potential negative impacts on their safety and legal rights.
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ICE Arrests: Agents Shatter Window, Leave Mother and Baby After Portland Incident
Earlier this week in Portland, Hassane Barry, a Guinean asylum seeker, was arrested by ICE agents while driving with his wife and infant child. Agents shattered the car’s window to apprehend Barry, leaving his wife and baby in the vehicle. The arrest occurred during an intensified ICE operation targeting individuals in Maine, despite Barry having no known criminal history. Barry’s wife, left alone and in shock, is now struggling to care for their baby and is afraid to leave their apartment.
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Detained 5-Year-Old Immigrant in Poor Health Sparks Outrage, Congressman Demands Release
Since being taken into custody with his father, 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos has appeared depressed and lethargic at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro. Castro, who visited Liam and his father, has expressed concern for the boy’s mental state and called for his release. The conditions at the facility, described as prison-like, have drawn criticism, including allegations of poor medical care and limited access to food. A federal judge has issued a stay on Liam’s deportation, and the boy’s father has filed a lawsuit against federal officials.
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Mediterranean Migrant Tragedy: Cyclone Death Toll Spurs Debate on Asylum and Policy
Last week, as Cyclone Harry ravaged the Mediterranean, a shipwreck near Malta claimed 50 lives, with only one survivor rescued after clinging to wreckage. The Italian coastguard has also reported that up to 380 migrants may have drowned in separate incidents, with searches underway for eight vessels launched from Tunisia amid the storm. These tragedies highlight the continued perilous journey undertaken by migrants seeking refuge in Europe, despite intensified measures by Italy to curb arrivals. The central Mediterranean route, a major landing point, remains one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, with thousands of deaths and disappearances recorded since 2014.
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ICE Detains Asylum-Seeking Family Seeking Medical Care in Oregon
On January 16, 2026, Yohendry De Jesus Crespo, Darianny Liseth Gonzalez De Crespo, and their 7-year-old daughter Diana were detained by immigration officers outside of Portland Adventist Health while seeking medical attention for Diana. The family is now held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, a facility known for concerns regarding medical care. The family, who arrived from Venezuela over a year ago and have pending asylum applications, was reportedly denied Diana’s request to see a doctor despite the situation. Oregon officials and advocacy groups have expressed concern about the family’s detention, particularly the well-being of the child, and have called for swift and humane action.
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Lawyer: Detained Asylum Seekers Highlight Rule of Law Collapse
According to an immigration attorney, an Ecuadorian father and his five-year-old son detained in Columbia Heights were legal asylum-seekers who followed proper procedures. The pair entered the country through the Brownsville, Texas port of entry in 2024 and utilized the CBP One app to declare their intent to seek asylum. The attorney stated the father and son were detained by ICE and sent to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in San Antonio, Texas. Conflicting accounts exist, with the Department of Homeland Security claiming the father ran away and abandoned his child, while school officials dispute this. The school community expresses concerns about the impact of increased ICE activity on students’ safety and well-being.
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ICE Detains 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos in Minnesota, Sparks Outrage
The Columbia Heights Public Schools district shared photos of Liam Ramos, a young child, being apprehended by an officer outside his home, prompting concern from the school and the child’s lawyer, Marc Prokosch, who believes the family is currently being held in Texas. School officials stated that the child’s father has an active asylum case. The incident is part of a larger operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting individuals in the area, which has led to the detention of multiple students and sparked outrage among residents. The DHS described the arrest as a “targeted operation” and stated that an ICE officer remained with the child for his safety.
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ICE Detains Five-Year-Old Boy, Uses Him as “Bait,” Sparks Outrage
On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father in Minnesota, transporting them to a Texas detention center. School officials reported that this incident is part of an ongoing surge in ICE activity within the district, with three other children in the area having been detained in recent weeks. The family has an active asylum case and had entered the US through an official port of entry. School officials have expressed outrage, citing the trauma inflicted on students and the community.
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Judge Bars ICE from Re-Detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary order preventing U.S. immigration authorities from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident. The ruling came after Abrego Garcia’s release from a Pennsylvania detention facility, and in anticipation of a routine ICE check-in. This decision follows months of litigation after Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador, despite having been granted protection from deportation. The DHS has criticized the order, claiming it lacks legal basis. Abrego Garcia is currently facing criminal charges and has a pending asylum application.
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Judge Orders Immediate Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE Custody Amidst Ongoing Detention Battles
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody while his legal challenge against deportation proceeds. The order stems from Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation to El Salvador and subsequent re-detainment by ICE, despite a previous ruling preventing his deportation there. The Department of Homeland Security has strongly criticized the decision. Abrego Garcia is also seeking asylum and facing criminal charges, with a judge expressing concerns about potential vindictive prosecution.
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Trump Administration to Charge Migrants $5,000 “Apprehension Fee”
The Trump administration has implemented a $5,000 apprehension fee for migrants without legal status, applicable to those aged 14 and older apprehended after crossing the border. This new fee, stemming from provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” expands the financial penalties associated with unauthorized entry. The legislation also increases other immigration-related fees and introduces new fees for humanitarian protections, such as asylum applications. Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to reverse some of these provisions, particularly those affecting unaccompanied children, citing potential negative impacts on their safety and legal rights.
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