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ICE Accused of Detaining 5-Year-Old on Way to Soccer Game in Texas

ICE Accused of Detaining 5-Year-Old on Way to Soccer Game in Texas

Summary

A 5-year-old boy named Liam and his father were detained by federal agents in Austin, Texas, while traveling to a soccer game. They were taken to a family detention center in South Texas just days before Liam was to start kindergarten.

Key Facts

  • Liam and his father were stopped by immigration agents during a traffic stop on August 17.
  • They were taken to the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley.
  • Liam was about to begin kindergarten shortly after the detention.
  • A video shows Liam crying as his father was arrested.
  • The family says Liam and his father are not criminals and were just on their way to a soccer game.
  • The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not publicly confirmed details about the case.
  • A Texas lawmaker called for the release of Liam and other children in detention.
  • The family set up a GoFundMe to support Liam and his father.
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