A 5-year-old boy who became a symbol of our nation’s immigration crisis is now at risk of being forced out of the only community he calls home.

An immigration judge has denied the asylum case of Liam Conejo Ramos and his family, despite the fact that they entered the United States legally and have been following the rules throughout the process. Liam—the child seen in a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was taken by federal agents—has already endured detention, illness, and separation from his home. Now, after everything, his family faces deportation.

They are appealing the decision. But time is uncertain, and the stakes could not be higher.

Liam lives in Columbia Heights with his parents and older brother. His mother is pregnant. His family has built their lives here, and his school community has stood by them every step of the way. Local educators have called the ruling “heartbreaking,” pointing to the very real harm this process has already caused—not just to Liam, but to children across the district.

This is not just a legal case. It is a question of who we are.

According to their attorney, the family has not violated any laws and does not fit the profile of individuals prioritized for removal. Yet they now face the possibility of being sent back to Ecuador—or elsewhere—after months of trauma and uncertainty.

We cannot ignore the human cost.

We call on the Department of Homeland Security and federal immigration authorities to:

• Halt any deportation of Liam Conejo Ramos and his family
• Allow their asylum appeal to proceed fully and fairly
• Consider the humanitarian impact on this family—especially on a young child and a pregnant mother
• Keep this family safely in their Minnesota home and community

Liam is not a headline. He is a child. His family deserves stability, dignity, and a real chance to be heard.

Sign this petition to protect Liam and his family—and to stand for compassion, due process, and humanity.