Joaquín Castro led a Dem delegation to Texas detention centers amid rising family arrests and immigration chaos. He’s been in Congress since 2013.
On February 1, 2026, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias were released from a Texas detention center following a federal judge's order. Detained during a Minnesota immigration raid, the family returned home after legal intervention amid criticism of US deportation policies and treatment of immigrant children.
A US federal judge in Minnesota condemned the federal immigration enforcement operation, calling it ill-conceived and traumatizing children. The judge ordered the release of a five-year-old boy and his father, criticizing the pursuit of deportation quotas and heavy-handed tactics that have sparked protests and legal challenges.
A father and son, detained during a US immigration raid in Minnesota, were released after a federal judge ordered their freedom. The case drew outrage over alleged use of the child as bait and concerns about treatment in detention, amid ongoing immigration enforcement under the current US administration.
The FAA abruptly shut down El Paso International Airport for nearly eight hours, citing security concerns linked to drone activity. The move disrupted flights and stranded travelers, with officials uncertain about the exact cause. The restriction was lifted after safety assurances, but questions remain about the decision process.
The US has launched a military attack on Iran, citing fears of imminent retaliation following Israeli plans against Tehran. Secretary of State Rubio stated the strike was necessary to prevent Iran from crossing a nuclear threshold and to avoid higher US casualties. The operation follows Iran's retaliatory missile attacks and ongoing regional tensions.
A family seeking asylum from Mexico was detained in Texas after complying with immigration procedures. Lawmakers across the spectrum have called for their release, highlighting concerns over detention practices and treatment of asylum seekers. The case involves the Gámez-Cuélar brothers, who are prominent mariachi musicians, and has drawn national attention.
Ramagem, a former Brazilian lawmaker sentenced to 16 years for involvement in the 2023 coup attempt, has been detained in Orlando after fleeing Brazil. He used spy software to monitor opponents and was stripped of his mandates. His arrest follows cooperation between US and Brazilian law enforcement, raising concerns over political persecution and asylum.