Governor Tim Walz's decision to pardon a convicted child predator, later deported by ICE, has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about public safety and justice.
Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) has defended his decision to pardon a convicted pedophile in an attempt to thwart his deportation. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national and convicted child predator , in an attempt to prevent his deportation . Vang, who was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, was ultimately deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ) regardless following an intervention by Secretary of State Marco Rubio . DETAIL: Vang, who entered the United States illegally in 1994 but later obtained legal status, was ordered removed after being convicted in 2006 of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl between 2002 and…Open
The Department of Homeland Security has condemned Minnesota officials for pardoning a convicted pedophile in an effort to stop his deportation.
The Department of Homeland Security has condemned Minnesota officials for pardoning a convicted pedophile in an effort to stop his deportation . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Minnesota Board of Pardons, led by Democrat Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, granted clemency to Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has condemned the decision, arguing it could hinder Vang’s deportation, which was imminent prior to the pardon. DETAIL: Vang lost his legal immigration status after his 2006 conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct and he was issued a final removal order. According to…Open
Democrat Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz has pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien from Laos convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) convened a special session to pardon an illegal alien convicted of armed robbery and thwart his deportation . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) has pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien from Laos convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994. DETAIL: On Wednesday, Walz pardoned Vang following a unanimous vote by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons. Vang was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month as part of Operation Metro Surge. He was scheduled to be deported next month, having illegally entered the United States. Vang requested a pardon, which was unanimously recommended by the Clemency Review Commission. He was arrested, tried, and convicted…Open