Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

[demmiblue]

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.

Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.

Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

— Joaquin Castro (@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social) 2026-02-01T15:49:14.422Z

Thank you to everyone who demanded freedom for Liam. We won’t stop until all children and families are home.

— Joaquin Castro (@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social) 2026-02-01T15:49:36.797Z

[hlthe2b]

1. So very nice. Thank you, Joaquin and Jasmine--two of the best in Congress!

[Spazito]

2. This is such good news...

and the letter is very moving as well as right on point, imo.

[bluestarone]

3. Great news!! Maybe, just maybe our pressure is working.

[bdamomma]

8. We cannot stop.

There is truth to this" POWER IN NUMBERS!!!!!!!!

Such good news, what a cutie Liam is!!!

[bdamomma]

4. Thank God,

there are many more in detention camps like Liam and others who are US citizens that got to be freed. We cannot stop, reach out to your Reps and Senators now!!!!! Don't stop calling, the Democratic Leadership must hear from us!!!!!!

Aloso tell your Reps and Senators to RESCIND the Big Beautiful Bill, there is billions of dollars going to FUND ICE, we got to stop this. We got to keep on Senator Schumer and Rep Jeffries (who are not made for this moment) we deserve better!!!!

[Emile]

5. Did ICE pay for their flight back to Minneapolis?

[womanofthehills]

13. AI doesn't know. I know there was a Go--Fund-Me

Some reports of the Go Fund Me say it’s over $350,000.

[murielm99]

6. We had pink pussy hats.

Now it is time for blue bunny hats for everyone. Use them as a fundraiser.

[Emile]

15. Protesters with Blue Bunny Hats, great idea!

Do they make them for adults?

[murielm99]

16. Someone who crochets can make them

and sell them, for profit or for charity.

[Emile]

17. It really is a great idea, and would send a powerful

message.

[murielm99]

18. I am going to bring it up at my activist group Monday.

[murielm99]

46. This hat is already out there on Etsy.

The crochet pattern is out there, too.

[choie]

31. That is an inspired idea, Muriel!!!

[flashman13]

40. I'd buy and wear one.

[kacekwl]

7. I wonder when SOMEONE is

going to be arrested for this and other crimes against children.

[bdamomma]

10. With this

incompetent and disgusting regime, Whistleblowers and leaks will be coming out. Especially in those detention camps, ICE is raping women and doing other unspeakable things to men.

[Takket]

22. when America decides it is something they want to vote for

[sheshe2]

9. Crying a bit here.

[demmiblue]

11. BTW, that artwork is fire... I had to look it up!

A true masterpiece of contemporary art, Mariachi and Astronaut, from the Astronaut Series by internationally acclaimed painter ABRAHAM MOJICA, now in the Krulevitch-Lopez Collection. The Krulevitch Lopez Family is one of the biggest and most highly regarded patrons of the arts in San Antonio.

https://www.facebook.com/LatinGrooveMusic/posts/a-true-masterpiece-of-contemporary-art-mariachi-and-astronaut-from-the-astronaut/1507576634708039/

[Sequoia]

42. That painting is fantastic!

Welcome home, little buddy !

[question everything]

12. What an inspiring letter. Thank you, representative Castro.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

14. one down, thousands to go

[Deuxcents]

19. Yes! This is proof it can be done now let's make em reunite all the families they tore apart..they have the budget

[Takket]

20. A small but important victory in the dark times of fascism

if drumpf had his way, that boy would have vanished forever. But our system, as flawed as it is, stood up to him and returned this child home.

[malaise]

21. Thanks all

Don’t let me hear anyone say Dems do nothing

[calimary]

48. Absolutely, malaise!

What you said!

[Efilroft Sul]

23. Liam looks like he's seen some shit.

He's a cute kid for sure, but his eyes have a seriousness to them that no five-year-old boy or girl should have.

Way to go, piggy Trump. Way. To. Go.

[Lifeafter70]

36. Yes his eyes show profound sadness

The rest of the children in dilly need to be released. No one should be held in those camps. We have a lot more work to do.

[Iris]

53. His little fists holding those Pom Pom's

[Maru Kitteh]

24. The reason why it matters so much

Anyone who’s ever really known a five year old, you know how very deeply bonded they become to various objects and if those objects go missing the despair they feel is both genuine and intense. The stupid cruelty of taking these objects away from him was also genuine and intense.

[littlemissmartypants]

33. His brain (and consequently his heart and character) is in...

Probably the most important developmental phase there is in human growth. The explosion of neurological connections that take place around the age of five is exponentially expansive.

This experience could very well affect everything in his life in overwhelming ways for the rest of his life.

I deeply hope that they, he especially, get the medical and emotional support services that are no less deserved than necessary. America owes them.

We will never forget you, Liam. We love you. 💙🐰

[Wild blueberry]

25. Probably the most rewarding Congressional action Rep. Castro has ever taken

Thank you!

[democrank]

26. Thanks to all who helped make this happen.

Wish I could hug that sweet little boy.

[Grim Chieftain]

27. Wow. That made me cry.

That precious, precious child.

[orangecrush]

28. Kick

[choie]

29. He's going to need a lot of healing.

[FakeNoose]

39. Getting back home to parents, family and familiar surroundings

That will help a lot!

[hamsterjill]

30. Joaquin was my rep for many, many years.

I moved just outside of his District a few years ago. He is phenomenal.

I had a personal issue during COVID and contacted his office. They acted. They helped. I didn't get a voicemail when I called. I got a person. They talked to me and told me what they could and would do - and they did it.

[littlemissmartypants]

32. So happy for their little family!! Very Grateful for justice & love. ⚖️❤️⚖️

I'm so relieved.
Finally, some happy tears can fall.

💧💙🌞

Thanks, demmiblue. Love you.

[highplainsdem]

34. Such great news!

[pandr32]

35. Thank goodness--all those who have presented relentless pressure.

Now please, there are many more children to save.

[MichMan]

37. Anyone with minor children should be immune from deportation period

[niyad]

38. One wonders about the trauma, the PTSD, and now a second generation

of children subjected to this terror. One wonders about the societal price we will be paying down the road.

[BidenRocks]

41. This is the face of MS-13!

If you're a brain addled racist piece of shit who exists to make everyone's life hell!

I AM YOUR RETRIBUTION!

We say, "Payback is a bitch"!

Welcome home Liam! We would like to apologize for what happened.

Naranja pendejo pedo did it!

[calimary]

49. Look at that sweet little face.

Do I see sad eyes, or it that just me?

[stage left]

54. No, it's not just you.

He has that 100 yard stare.

[Faux pas]

43. Who's going to pay for all

the therapy for the family's PTSD????? Not the hump, for sure.

[wendyb-NC]

44. That's very good news

[catrose]

45. I was worried about the hat and the backpack

Liam and dad too, of course

[Historic NY]

47. Meanwhile they hold two more children from his school

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/30/ice-detains-kids-minnesota-liam-ramos-school]

[IcyPeas]

50. Who is the photographer or citizen who took that iconic image?

I did a search but that info doesn't come up.

Perhaps they want to be anonymous?

[SheltieLover]

51. I want a blue bunny hat!

[Laffy Kat]

52. Thank heavens! I'm so relieved.

I'd read that he's been sick and wasn't able to keep down any of that nasty food at the detention center. I was afraid we might lose him.

And he is just one child. I keep thinking about the others.

[usonian]

55. Bunny hats are sold out!!!

Found one source for Liam ice bunny hats. Sold out (surprise) KNITTERS???? Please step up.

https://grishko.com/product/liam-ramos-bunny-ice-hat/

Not a product endorsement/inducement to buy (because you can't)