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5-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Fell 'Ill' and 'Is Not Doing Great' in ICE Detention: 'He's Been Depressed and Sad'
- Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Minnesota boy, fell ill at the Dilley detention center in Texas while detained with his father.
- School officials say Liam has a fever and is not feeling well, raising concerns about his health in detention.
- Advocates warn that illnesses are common in the center, with concerns about medical care and nutrition raised by court advocates and education officials.
- Rep. Joaquin Castro visited Liam and spoke about the family’s distress and the need for his release.
- DHS says the father entered the country illegally, while advocates say the family’s status and detention conditions need scrutiny.
- Advocates emphasize detention of children is inhumane and call for a cease to family separations.
- Liam’s school district superintendent said Liam’s health concerns were confirmed by statements from the family and school.
- The article notes ongoing debates over conditions, nutrition, and access to medical care in detention facilities.
- News coverage highlights the broader concern about the impact of detention on children in communities like Columbia Heights.
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