Apple News Today How a 5-year-old boy got caught up in the ICE crackdown
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Jan 23, 2026 Elizabeth Shockman, an education reporter for Minnesota Public Radio, shares insights on the controversial detention of a 5-year-old boy by ICE in Minneapolis, sparking community outrage. She discusses the family's asylum history and reports of poor conditions faced in detention. The conversation dives into the impact on local schools, including issues of absenteeism and fear among students. Meanwhile, Henry Grabar highlights a nationwide drop in crime and links it to funding from recent stimulus initiatives.
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Child Detained During School Pickup
- Elizabeth Shockman recounts seeing agents escort a five-year-old, Liam Conejo Ramos, from his family's vehicle near school pickup.
- She describes offers from bystanders and the mother's visible distress during the arrest.
Federal Defense Amid Community Outrage
- DHS says Liam and his father are together at a Texas facility and defends arrests of undocumented parents despite public outrage.
- Vice President J.D. Vance framed arrests as lawful enforcement, arguing parents shouldn't receive immunity because they have children.
School Attendance Plummets From Enforcement Fears
- Shockman reports 20–40% student absences in affected districts as families homeschool or avoid public spaces out of fear.
- The surge in enforcement is disrupting school routines and fueling community reliance on neighbors for basic needs.