A Texas judge ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father, asylum seekers detained in Minnesota.

A federal judge in Texas ordered the release of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, asylum seekers detained in Minnesota, by February 3, 2026, prohibiting any removal or transfer during their detention. The ruling, issued by Judge Fred Biery, comes amid protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and growing scrutiny of U.S. immigration enforcement, particularly regarding the detention of migrant families and children. The family was held at the Dilley detention center in Texas. Meanwhile, severe winter storms continued to impact the U.S. Midwest and South, leaving thousands without power.