U.S. Fights Court Order to Free 5-Year-Old From Detention

The U.S. government is appealing a court decision that ordered the release of a five-year-old boy from immigration custody. The child, Liam Conejo Ramos, had been held with his father at a family detention center in Texas. A federal judge ruled last week that the prolonged detention was not justified and that Liam should be freed. Lawyers for the government have now filed a notice to challenge that ruling. This legal move could return Liam to custody while the appeal is decided. The case highlights the ongoing situation of migrant families in U.S. detention. The government states it follows all laws regarding detention and release. Advocates for the family argue that detaining young children causes lasting harm. The court will next schedule a date to hear the government's arguments.