Governor Walz Challenges Vang Deportation | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is challenging the Trump administration’s deportation of convicted pedophile Tou Lue Vang back to Laos, arguing the move doesn’t enhance safety and leaves Vang’s U.S.-born children vulnerable. Walz, alongside state officials, had granted Vang a pardon after receiving a victim’s forgiveness letter — a decision later overturned by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who revoked Vang’s legal status. Walz criticized the reversal, noting Vang hadn’t reoffended and questioned why deportation wasn’t pursued sooner, while also misstating that both Vang and the victim were…