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politics16 hours ago•2 min saved

Pardon Unavailing: DHS Deports Minnesota Sex-Abuse Convict Despite Clemency

The Department of Homeland Security deported Tou Lue Vang to Laos after he was unanimously pardoned by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons for a 2006 first-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction involving a 10-year-old. Vang, a lawful permanent resident who came to the U.S. as a child, was arrested by ICE in December 2025 and released during his immigration case, but was removed anyway. Minnesota officials say a state pardon does not shield him from deportation, while DHS argues pardons do not eliminate immigration consequences, highlighting ongoing tension between clemency and federal immigration law.

via MPR News|

#crime #deportation #immigration

politics21 hours ago•1 min saved

Deported: Pardoned Minnesota sex offender loses U.S. status

U.S. officials deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laos-born man who was pardoned by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons in June. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of Vang’s legal status and his removal from the United States, arguing the pardon would have shielded him from deportation. Vang, 42, had previously been convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a 10-year-old girl. The move comes amid federal scrutiny of the Minnesota pardon and its implications for immigration enforcement.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#deportation #immigration-policy #marco-rubio

politics1 day ago•6 min saved

Rubio condemns Walz for pardoning a convicted child rapist ahead of deportation

Sen. Marco Rubio criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for pardoning Tue Lue Vang, a Laotian immigrant convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-year-old, arguing the clemency allowed him to avoid deportation; Rubio said Vang has since been removed from the United States, while DHS officials warned the move could shield the criminal from removal and highlighted the Clemency Review Commission’s role in the pardon.

via Fox News|

#deportation #immigration #marco-rubio

politics8 days ago•118 min saved

Five-day ICE sweep nets 10,000 arrests as deportation push accelerates

In a late-June five-day operation, U.S. ICE arrested about 10,000 people, signaling a sharp uptick in deportation efforts under President Trump.

via AP News|

#deportation #immigration #politics

politics9 days ago•4 min saved

Burnham presses for deportation route for Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Andy Burnham urged home and foreign secretaries to review all options to deport Shabir Ahmed, the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader set for release after a 2012 conviction. Ahmed, who had dual British-Pakistani citizenship and was stripped of British citizenship, faces potential deportation obstacles under the Immigration Act 1971, which may bar removal since he arrived in the UK before 1973. The Home Office says it’s exploring all possibilities while victims fear for their safety and will be subject to strict licence conditions upon release. The case highlights ongoing tensions over deporting foreign national offenders and potential legal hurdles in altering retrospective rules.)

via BBC|

#andy-burnham #deportation #grooming-gang

immigration12 days ago•2 min saved

TPS Endgame: DHS urges Haitians and Syrians to seek permanent status or depart after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court decision ending humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians triggers mass uncertainty for about 356,000 TPS recipients. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin told CNN migrants to pursue permanent residency or leave, offering assistance like a plane ticket and roughly $2,100. TPS has long provided temporary status to people fleeing crises, but its protections are not permanent, and advocates warn the end could force many into detention or deportation, reshaping communities in places like Springfield, Ohio. Republicans criticise the ruling while some lawmakers seek extensions; the program currently covers about 1.7 million people across 17 countries.

via The Guardian|

#deportation #haiti #immigration

immigration13 days ago•18 min saved

Trump taps ex-Oklahoma trooper to head ICE amid deportation push

President Trump plans to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, a key agency in his mass deportation campaign. The nomination comes during a pivotal period for ICE, following the resignation of acting director Todd Lyons and the interim leadership of David Venturella, with Trump praising Schroyer’s enforcement background as fitting for the agency’s ongoing deportation efforts.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #homeland-security #ice

world23 days ago•3 min saved

Jamaica considers hosting US deportees under Third-Country Nationals plan

Jamaica and the United States are set to discuss a Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement that would permit the transfer of up to 25 non-Jamaicans every two weeks to Jamaica for an unspecified period, potentially reaching about 10,000 individuals. The arrangement would be case-by-case, exclude unaccompanied minors, Jamaicans, and those with serious criminal records, and require documentation and adherence to the 1951 Refugee Convention; Jamaica could accept more or fewer cases at its discretion, and either side can end the pact with 90 days’ notice. The U.S. would not create financial obligations but may fund services via an international organization, with deportees arriving at Kingston and subject to U.S. and Jamaican processes. The idea follows previous, controversial TCN transfers and would be discussed in talks between Kingston and Washington.

via Jamaica Gleaner|

#deportation #jamaica #refugee-convention

celebrity28 days ago•31 min saved

Ariana Grande Slams White House Over ICE-Propaganda Use of Her Music

Ariana Grande condemned the White House for using her song in a TikTok montage celebrating ICE deportations, posting a now-deleted “F— ICE” comment; the White House response and Reuters notes that the clip reportedly had no sound at the time, highlighting the ongoing celebrity-backlash over ICE and immigration politics amid Hollywood–Washington tensions.

via The Daily Beast|

#ariana-grande #celebrity #deportation

celebrity28 days ago•31 min saved

Grande Not Behind Deleted White House TikTok Comment

Ariana Grande did not delete the scathing comment aimed at the White House over its use of her song in a TikTok video about ICE; the comment, which attacked ICE, has since disappeared, with sources saying Grande and her team didn’t remove it and no clear explanation has been given for its deletion. Grande is known to oppose ICE policies, which has fueled ongoing public spats with the administration.

via The Daily Beast|

#ariana-grande #celebrity #deportation

world-news29 days ago•77 min saved

Iranian asylum seeker deported to Central African Republic sparks concern

An Iranian woman is reported to be among migrants deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. U.S. officials declined to comment on future removals, and ICE did not immediately respond. The CAR is described as war-torn and impoverished, with Russian Wagner mercenaries playing a security role; Iran’s influence in CAR is noted by advocates, as the story contextualizes Moscow’s ties and regional geopolitics, per AP reporting from Dakar.

via AP News|

#central-african-republic #deportation #immigration

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Des Moines Ex-Superintendent Sentenced to Two Years Before Deportation

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to immigration and weapons charges, including lying about citizenship and possessing firearms without status; four guns were found in his car and home, with a loaded handgun in his district-issued car. He resigned in 2025 after an ICE arrest and, after serving his sentence, is set for expedited deportation to Guyana, with time already served credited. Prosecutors sought 37 months, while defense asked for probation.

via Iowa Public Radio|

#deportation #des-moines #gun-charges

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

ICE Frees Detainee Bound for Congo as Ebola Outbreak Tests Deportation Policy

ICE temporarily released Jose Yugar-Cruz, a South American man slated for deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid Congo’s Ebola outbreak; after a judge ruled his detention unlawful and Congo had agreed to accept him, authorities paused the removal as health concerns escalated, highlighting ongoing debates over third-country deportations that have included several recent Congo removals and a push to curb asylum claims.

via CBS News|

#asylum #democratic-republic-of-congo #deportation

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Gaza aid flotilla activists return to the UK after Israeli detention

Seven Gaza-bound activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the UK after being detained and deported by Israel. They say they witnessed prisoners being tortured and abused on Israeli vessels and in prison; Israeli authorities deny misconduct and say detainees were treated lawfully. The BBC could not independently verify the allegations, and the flotilla’s organizers frame the action as humanitarian and not a PR stunt.

via BBC|

#deportation #flotilla #human-rights

law1 month ago•4 min saved

Khalil to seek Supreme Court review after Third Circuit declines to hear deportation-venue dispute

Federal judges on the Third Circuit refused to review Mahmoud Khalil’s challenge to where his constitutional claims should be heard in his deportation case, a decision that leaves the venue dispute unresolved; Khalil’s lawyers say they will petition the Supreme Court for review, warning the ruling could affect civil liberties for noncitizens.

via Gothamist|

#civil-liberties #deportation #immigration