“I’m exploring whether we file a petition to get him out, we’d have to actually file that down in now,” Prokosch added.

Asked if the 5-yr-old’s detainment was , Prokosch said, “Probably not, & that’s what’s going to make my job really difficult. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s . You know, yes, they may have the legal authority to detain a 5-year-old, but why?”

Liam’s teacher Ella Sullivan was in visible tears during the announcement that Liam had been taken away. “He’s a bright young student, & he’s so kind & loving, & his classmates miss him, & all I want is for him to be safe & back here,” Sullivan said.

According to Columbia Heights district officials, 3 other students, all under the age of 18 have been detained by federal agents in recent weeks.

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