Summary
A federal judge in Texas decided to stop the removal of a father and his five-year-old son by U.S. immigration authorities until a lawsuit is settled. The father, Adrian Conejo Arias, was arrested by ICE in Minnesota, and he has sued several federal officials, including the Homeland Security Secretary. The case involves a dispute over how immigration authorities handled the arrest and the child's safety.
Key Facts
- A Texas federal judge ruled that Adrian Conejo Arias and his son cannot be removed from the U.S. until the lawsuit is resolved.
- Adrian Conejo Arias was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota.
- Conejo Arias is suing President Donald Trump's administration and other federal officials.
- The Department of Homeland Security accused Conejo Arias of abandoning his child during the arrest.
- ICE claims they ensured the child's safety during the arrest process.
- Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent reported the child was involved in the ICE operation.
- ICE stated they did not intentionally target the child.
