Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has raised concerns regarding the Trump administration's deportation of a St. Paul resident who previously received a presidential pardon. Tou Lue Vang, sentenced for a 2006 felony sexual assault conviction, was recently deported to Laos despite his pardon status. The case highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal immigration enforcement policies, particularly affecting immigrant communities with complex legal histories seeking clarification on pardon protections and deportation procedures.

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