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Marco Rubio Confirms Deportation of Pardoned Minnesota Man to Laos

10 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian man pardoned by Minnesota state officials last month, has been deported to Laos, as announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vang's deportation stems from a 2006 conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.
Despite being pardoned, federal authorities proceeded with his expulsion after Laos agreed to accept deportees. Vang had lived in Minnesota for nearly two decades due to Laos's previous refusal to take back deportees.
The deportation of Tou Lue Vang comes at a time when immigration policies in the U.S. are under scrutiny, particularly regarding how they affect individuals with criminal records.
This case highlights the complexities and contradictions within the U.S. immigration system, particularly how state-level pardons can be overridden by federal immigration enforcement.

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