Minnesota Governor Tim Walz granted a pardon on Wednesday to Jai Vang, an individual previously convicted of armed robbery. Vang, who is originally from Laos, was convicted in Hennepin County in 1994 for aiding and abetting armed robbery at the age of 18. The pardon was issued before Vang could be deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Minnesota Governor Pardons Individual Convicted of Armed Robbery Prior to Deportation
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has pardoned Jai Vang, who was convicted of armed robbery in 1994. The pardon was granted prior to Vang's potential deportation by ICE.
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Tim Walz pardons illegal alien convicted of armed robbery before ICE deportation to Laos
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Minnesota Governor Pardons Individual Convicted of Armed Robbery Prior to Deportation