Immigration officers detain 5-year-old child during raids in Minnesota

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have detained a five-year-old boy in Minnesota during an operation to arrest his father, who has an active asylum claim in the United States.

According to school authorities, the child, Liam Conejo Ramos, was taken from a vehicle in the family's yard while returning from preschool, reports "Al Jazeera", broadcast by Klankosova.tv.

The case has sparked strong public reactions and comes amid expanded immigration raids in Minnesota, where about 3,000 people have been arrested in recent weeks, according to federal authorities.

Lawyers and human rights organizations have expressed concern about conditions in family detention centers, reporting an increase in the number of detained children and worsening health conditions.

US Vice President JD Vance, during a visit to Minneapolis, said the case was disturbing, but defended the actions of federal authorities, stressing that immigration laws must be enforced.

Investigations and reactions regarding this incident are expected to continue, while civil rights organizations demand transparency and accountability from federal authorities.