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Pardon, Deportation, and Legal Conflict | Minneapolis News
A controversial pardon for Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian man convicted in 2005 of sexually abusing a 10-year-old, has sparked national outrage after he was deported by ICE following a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vang, who initially downplayed the abuse as “minor” and blamed cultural differences, later expressed remorse in a pardon request letter — a move supported by the victim and family members. Minnesota’s Board of Pardons granted the pardon unanimously after a thorough review, noting it was not an isolated case, as they’ve denied pardons to three other men facing deportation for…
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