Coverage dated July 10, 2026

US deports man who was pardoned by Walz, Ellison

Headline from Duluth News Tribune

The state Attorney General’s Office says the pardon of Tou Lue Vang, who was convicted of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, did not protect him from deportation.

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KARE 11 Minneapolis
Man deported from Minnesota weeks after being pardoned by Gov. Walz to avoid removal (opens KARE 11 Minneapolis)
Published Jul 10, 2026
KARE 11 Minneapolis's feed description
Tou Lue Vang was convicted of felony sex crimes in 2006; the pardon was approved after letters of support, including from the victim.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
U.S. deports Hmong man who was pardoned by Minnesota officials (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 10, 2026
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The Minnesota Board of Pardons granted clemency to Tou Lue Vang last month as he faced deportation for raping a 10-year-old girl more than two decades ago.
Duluth News Tribune
US deports man who was pardoned by Walz, Ellison (opens Duluth News Tribune)
Published Jul 10, 2026
Duluth News Tribune's feed description
The state Attorney General’s Office says the pardon of Tou Lue Vang, who was convicted of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, did not protect him from deportation.

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