Five-Year-Old Detained With Father in Austin | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A five-year-old boy, Liam, and his father, Victor Martinez Nieto, are detained together in federal immigration custody in Austin after being picked up during a traffic stop. The child was en route to a soccer game when authorities intervened. U.S. Rep. Greg Casar condemned the detention of a minor and called for immediate release, sparking national attention. DHS confirmed the father’s identity and noted that families can either be removed together or designate a trusted “safe person” to care for the child — though no such arrangement has been confirmed here. The Dilley facility, which houses…