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littlemissmartypants

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

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 12:22 PM

17 hrs ago

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. 💙🐰

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Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack. [View all] demmiblue 19 hrs ago OP

So very nice. Thank you, Joaquin and Jasmine--two of the best in Congress! hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #1

This is such good news... Spazito 19 hrs ago #2

Great news!! Maybe, just maybe our pressure is working. bluestarone 19 hrs ago #3

We cannot stop. bdamomma 19 hrs ago #8

Thank God, bdamomma 19 hrs ago #4

Did ICE pay for their flight back to Minneapolis? Emile 19 hrs ago #5

AI doesn't know. I know there was a Go--Fund-Me womanofthehills 18 hrs ago #13

We had pink pussy hats. murielm99 19 hrs ago #6

Protesters with Blue Bunny Hats, great idea! Emile 18 hrs ago #15

Someone who crochets can make them murielm99 18 hrs ago #16

It really is a great idea, and would send a powerful Emile 18 hrs ago #17

I am going to bring it up at my activist group Monday. murielm99 18 hrs ago #18

This hat is already out there on Etsy. murielm99 14 hrs ago #46

That is an inspired idea, Muriel!!! choie 18 hrs ago #31

I'd buy and wear one. flashman13 17 hrs ago #40

I wonder when SOMEONE is kacekwl 19 hrs ago #7

With this bdamomma 19 hrs ago #10

when America decides it is something they want to vote for Takket 18 hrs ago #22

Crying a bit here. sheshe2 19 hrs ago #9

BTW, that artwork is fire... I had to look it up! demmiblue 19 hrs ago #11

That painting is fantastic! Sequoia 17 hrs ago #42

What an inspiring letter. Thank you, representative Castro. question everything 18 hrs ago #12

one down, thousands to go WhiskeyGrinder 18 hrs ago #14

Yes! This is proof it can be done now let's make em reunite all the families they tore apart..they have the budget Deuxcents 18 hrs ago #19

A small but important victory in the dark times of fascism Takket 18 hrs ago #20

Thanks all malaise 18 hrs ago #21

Absolutely, malaise! calimary 11 hrs ago #48

Liam looks like he's seen some shit. Efilroft Sul 18 hrs ago #23

Yes his eyes show profound sadness Lifeafter70 17 hrs ago #36

His little fists holding those Pom Pom's Iris 6 hrs ago #53

The reason why it matters so much Maru Kitteh 18 hrs ago #24

His brain (and consequently his heart and character) is in... littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #33

Probably the most rewarding Congressional action Rep. Castro has ever taken Wild blueberry 18 hrs ago #25

Thanks to all who helped make this happen. democrank 18 hrs ago #26

Wow. That made me cry. Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #27

Kick orangecrush 18 hrs ago #28

He's going to need a lot of healing. choie 18 hrs ago #29

Getting back home to parents, family and familiar surroundings FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #39

Joaquin was my rep for many, many years. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #30

So happy for their little family!! Very Grateful for justice & love. ⚖️❤️⚖️ littlemissmartypants 18 hrs ago #32

Such great news! highplainsdem 17 hrs ago #34

Thank goodness--all those who have presented relentless pressure. pandr32 17 hrs ago #35

Anyone with minor children should be immune from deportation period MichMan 17 hrs ago #37

One wonders about the trauma, the PTSD, and now a second generation niyad 17 hrs ago #38

This is the face of MS-13! BidenRocks 17 hrs ago #41

Look at that sweet little face. calimary 11 hrs ago #49

No, it's not just you. stage left 6 hrs ago #54

Who's going to pay for all Faux pas 16 hrs ago #43

That's very good news wendyb-NC 16 hrs ago #44

I was worried about the hat and the backpack catrose 14 hrs ago #45

Meanwhile they hold two more children from his school Historic NY 12 hrs ago #47

Who is the photographer or citizen who took that iconic image? IcyPeas 10 hrs ago #50

I want a blue bunny hat! SheltieLover 10 hrs ago #51

Thank heavens! I'm so relieved. Laffy Kat 9 hrs ago #52

Bunny hats are sold out!!! usonian 5 hrs ago #55