Tag: leader
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Wednesday news: Australia tus coj tsab xo xa rau tej tub kawm txog cov kev txwv social media
UN tej tub ceev xwm tswj kev ruaj ntseg rau Haiti, UN tsab ntawv cej luam txog tej xwm txheej tsis nyiam poj niam, Lithuania thiab Belarus tej zais, cov kev txwv social media, Gaza tej ciam teb tshiab … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-australian-leader-message-to-students-regarding-social-media-ban/mu4j909dw
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Michigan Hmong leader released from ICE detention after push from federal and state lawmakers
Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle. “Everybody has … Full story: https://michiganadvance.com/2025/12/04/michigan-hmong-leader-released-from-ice-detention-after-push-from-federal-and-state-lawmakers/
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Lue Yang, St. Johns man in ICE custody, transferred to Michigan detention facility
Lue Yang, the St. Johns man who has been in ICE custody since July, has returned to Michigan. Over the weekend, Yang — a Hmong refugee and community leader in Mid-Michigan — was moved from an ICE … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/lue-yang-st-johns-man-in-ice-custody-transferred-to-michigan-detention-facility/ar-AA1Qb4XI
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardons a Hmong community leader arrested by ICE. Lue Vang, a father of six, is the president of the Hmong Family Association of Lansing. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691765f04a5443a0a484a82b164b17ae&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cincinnati.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fmichigan%2f2025%2f10%2f23%2fwhitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-facing-deportation%2f86862295007%2f&c=9361009136408198880&mkt=en-us
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Merced awarded grant for future park named after Hmong general
The City of Merced has received a grant to help fund a monument honoring a respected Hmong leader for whom the park will be named. The California Arts and Parks grant of $77,000 was awarded to the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/merced-awarded-grant-future-park-202106764.html
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Father of six detained by ICE for burglary committed 28 years ago as minor
ICE agents arrested Lue Yang and planned to deport the father of six. The Vietnam War refugee and leader in mid-Michigan’s Hmong community is paying an enormous price for a mistake he made as a teen. Full story: https://www.wilx.com/2025/11/06/father-six-detained-by-ice-burglary-committed-28-years-ago-minor/
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What to know about Kaohly Her, the next leader of St. Paul
State Rep. Kaohly Her pulled off a historic victory on Tuesday, defeating Mayor Melvin Carter to become the next leader of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/things-to-know-kaohly-her-st-paul-mayor/601516758
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Hmong refugee pardoned by Michigan governor still faces deportation to Laos
A gubernatorial pardon in Michigan has not ended the deportation threat for Lue Yang, a 47-year-old Hmong refugee and community leader who remains in federal immigration custody and may be sent to a … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-refugee-pardoned-michigan-governor-162536418.html
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Pardoned Hmong community leader detained by ICE still at risk
The post Pardoned Hmong community leader detained by ICE still at risk appeared first on AsAmNews. A Hmong community leader from Michigan being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pardoned-hmong-community-leader-detained-by-ice-still-at-risk/ar-AA1PjFwm
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Pardons Hmong Leader Lue Yang, Aiming to Halt His Deportation from ICE Custody
Governor Whitmer pardoned Hmong leader Lue Yang, potentially affecting his ICE detention and deportation case. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2025/10/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-pardons-hmong-leader-lue-yang-aiming-to-halt-his-deportation-from-ice-custody/
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Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader detained by ICE as efforts to return him to Michigan persist
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday she had granted a pardon request for Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee and president of the Hmong Family Association of Lansing who was detained by U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/whitmer-pardons-hmong-community-leader-195648799.html
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The Metro: Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader, Michigan father facing deportation
The Michigan governor’s pardon of Hmong father Lue Yang highlights a clash between Michigan’s expungement law and federal deportation rules. Full story: https://wdet.org/2025/10/23/whitmer-pardons-hmong-community-leader-as-deportation-looms/
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Hmong American Democrat wins special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota lawmaker
A former city councilman whose family fled war-torn Laos has won the Minnesota House seat left vacant by an assassinated Democratic leader, returning the chamber to an even partisan split that … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-american-democrat-wins-special-165357161.html
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Hmong Democrat wins pivotal Minnesota race after tragedy
Democrat Xiongpao “Xp” Lee won a special election Tuesday to fill the Minnesota House seat of a top Democratic leader who was assassinated, restoring a 67-67 tie and preserving a … Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/09/hmong-democrat-wins-pivotal-minnesota-race-after-tragedy/
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Democrat wins Minnesota House special election to replace assassinated leader
The Minnesota House will soon return to full strength under an unusual power- sharing agreement that forces both parties to work together, following a special election to fill the seat left vacant when … Full story: https://www.fox21online.com/2025/09/17/democrat-wins-minnesota-house-special-election-to-replace-assassinated-leader/
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Lilada Gee named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Rev. Lilada Gee, a longtime Madison community leader, preacher, artist, and founder of Defending Black Girlhood, has been named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, … Full story: https://madison365.com/lilada-gee-named-chief-cultural-officer-of-the-center-for-black-excellence-and-culture/
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session #7 Photo by Joe Koshollek / Wisconsin State Legislature LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6824c3e27ccb4337affcfa686bf3b8ce&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-leader-tony-yang-of-la-crosse-earns-assmbly-hometown-hero-award%2f&c=9375089203210902385&mkt=en-us
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Yang was born in Laos during the Vietnam War, enduring persecution and … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-leader-tony-yang-la-154103533.html