Castro Statement on Judge’s Order to Release Five-Year-Old Liam and Father

January 31, 2026 Castro Statement on Judge’s Order to Release Five-Year-Old Liam and Father WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on Judge Biery’s order to release five-year-old Liam and his dad, Adrian: “Judge Biery ordered ICE to release Liam. I’ve reached out to Liam’s mom and lawyers to let them know I will continue to do everything I can to make sure he is safe. Thank you to folks all across the country and around the world for speaking out in support of Liam and so many other children in detention.” Print Email Tweet