State Department Official Calls Walz Pardon of Deported Convict an Unconscionable Betrayal

Minnesota Board of Pardons Deportation Policy·Latest event July 17, 2026

Jul 17

State Department Official Calls Walz Pardon of Deported Convict an Unconscionable Betrayal

State Department official Dylan Johnson called Governor Tim Walz's pardon of a convicted foreign sex offender an unconscionable betrayal. The criticism followed Walz's defense of the pardon after federal authorities deported Tou Lue Vang. Walz questioned the safety of the removal, asking how the deportation made the community safer. Critics argued that communities are safer when convicted child predators are removed from the streets. Opponents claimed the Governor's decision prioritized foreign criminals over the safety of American families and children.

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Jul 13

Republicans condemn Governor Walz for pardoning convicted sex offender Tou Lue Vang

Republican officials are questioning the motives behind Governor Walz's decision to grant clemency to Tou Lue Vang. Vang was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2006. Republican commentators claim the pardon was an attempt to shield Vang from deportation. They argue it was meant to let him remain in the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked Vang's legal status to facilitate his removal to Laos despite the state-level pardon. Social media posts from Republican figures labeled Walz a national disgrace for prioritizing a convicted offender over community safety. Some reports indicate that state officials argued deporting Vang would not make Minnesota safer. Critics called this stance insanity given the nature of the crimes. Rubio stated that the deportation was necessary to keep the community and the offender's children safe.

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Jul 10

ICE deports Laotian national pardoned by Governor Walz for child sexual abuse

The Department of Homeland Security carried out the deportation of Tou Lue Vang to Laos on Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked Vang's legal status earlier in the day. This action removed the protections granted by a recent state pardon from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Vang had been convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in 2005. Walz and the Minnesota Board of Pardons granted clemency last month for this crime. Republican officials praised the removal, arguing that the Trump administration acted to protect Americans from foreign predators. Some critics claimed that Walz attempted to shield a child predator from removal. Others stated that the Left prioritizes convicted offenders over immigration enforcement.

A Laotian national convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl was pardoned by @GovTimWalz.Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last monthICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse ConvictionSecretary of State Marco Rubio announced that a child rapist, whose conviction was pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been deported from the United States.

Jul 10

Rubio Deports Pardoned Sex Offender After Revoking Legal Status

Rubio announced the removal of a Laotian national after revoking his legal status. The individual, Tue Lue Vang, had previously received a pardon from Governor Tim Walz for a child sex assault conviction. Rubio stated that the action was necessary because Vang endangered American families after being shielded from deportation by state officials. The Trump administration worked with ICE and DHS to finalize the deportation. This followed criticism of Walz for granting clemency to a convicted offender. Rubio claimed that Vang had dismissed his crimes as a minor thing and attempted to silence his victim. Supporters of the move argued that Democrats prioritize criminals over the safety of American families.

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Jul 10

Rubio Revokes Status of Pardoned Sex Offender to Finalize Deportation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of legal status for Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national previously pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This action allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to remove Vang from the United States following his conviction for sexually abusing a minor. Rubio stated that the administration would prioritize public safety over state-level clemency efforts that block deportations. Republican critics praised the move, contrasting the administration's enforcement actions with the pardon granted by the Minnesota Board of Pardons. While Walz had faced criticism from the Department of Homeland Security for the initial pardon, Rubio's intervention effectively bypassed the state's attempt to allow the convict to remain in the country.

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