Tag: refugee
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Hmong refugee in Michigan freed by ICE after several months in prison
Lue Yang, an auto supply engineer and Hmong refugee, was freed by ICE on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after spending more than four months in prison. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-refugee-in-michigan-freed-by-ice-after-several-months-in-prison/ar-AA1RFjOt
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Hmong refugee in Michigan freed by ICE after several months in prison
Lue Yang, an auto supply engineer and Hmong refugee, was freed by ICE on Dec. 3 after spending more than four months in prison. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/12/03/hmong-refugee-lue-yang-released-by-ice-after-months-in-prison/87592317007/
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St. Johns man returns home after months in ICE custody
Lue Yang, a St. Johns father of six and Hmong refugee, returned home Wednesday after spending months in the custody of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Lue Yang … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69311b2e24a9484083fddc33cd6068b8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wlns.com%2fnews%2fst-johns-man-returns-home-after-months-in-ice-custody%2f&c=16694162762820667432&mkt=en-us
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After 5 months in ICE detention and a deportation flight, Michigan man gets surprise release
Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee, was released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after there was a monthslong effort to get him out of detention. Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/after-5-months-in-ice-detention-and-a-deportation-flight-michigan-man-gets-surprise-release.html
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Hmong refugee from Lansing area released from ICE custody
Lue Yang was arrested in July by ICE. He arrived in Grand Rapids on Wednesday after being released, a lawmaker said. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hmong-refugee-from-lansing-area-released-from-ice-custody/ar-AA1REMJF
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ICE releases Hmong refugee in Michigan after bipartisan push for his freedom
The release came weeks after Gov. Whitmer had pardoned Lue Yang in an effort to remove the criminal record that made him a target for deportation. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69311b2e24a9484083fddc33cd6068b8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.detroitnews.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f12%2f03%2fice-releases-hmong-refugee-in-michigan-after-bipartisan-push-for-his-freedom%2f87592076007%2f&c=3394451997010144153&mkt=en-us
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Yuen: Before Minnesota became a Hmong magnet, one family led the way
Fifty years after arriving as Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees, the Hawj family’s story reveals how this community reshaped the culture, politics and imagination of a state. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6920a06ffece463f902038cb49431c98&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ffirst-hmong-refugee-family-minnesota%2f601484679&c=9457319746351849501&mkt=en-us
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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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Lue Yang, St. Johns man in ICE custody, transferred to Michigan detention facility
Yang came to the U.S. legally as a refugee during the Vietnam War. He was taken away by ICE agents in July for a home invasion he committed 28 years ago when he was just 17 years old. He served 10 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/lue-yang-st-johns-man-in-ice-custody-transferred-to-michigan-detention-facility/ar-AA1Qb4XI
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The Dish: Man shares journey from refugee to acclaimed chef
Yia Vang, the chef behind the Minneapolis hot spot Vinai, says his restaurant is a love letter to his parents. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee when he was a young boy. Now, he blends his Hmong … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/the-dish-man-shares-journey-from-refugee-to-acclaimed-chef/vi-AA1Q9OhX
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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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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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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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5 things to know about Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s mayor-elect
Kaohly Her, 52, has been a state House member representing part of St. Paul since 2019. She is an immigrant and refugee who was born in a bamboo hut in the mountains of Laos. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/5-things-to-know-about-kaohly-her-the-next-st-paul-mayor
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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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St. John’s man, Hmong refugee pardoned by Whitmer, remains in ICE custody
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Lue Yang, the St. John’s man whom Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardoned last week, remains in custody. Yang — a Hmong refugee who came to the U.S. in the 1970s as a child refugee — … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/st-john-s-man-hmong-refugee-pardoned-by-whitmer-remains-in-ice-custody/ar-AA1PlX5T
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Mason Public School bond on the November ballot
He’s a Hmong immigrant who came to the U.S. in the 1970s as a child refugee. A new bill introduced in the Michigan Senate looks to crack down on spam calls. The open enrollment period for health … Full story: https://www.wilx.com/video/2025/10/24/mason-public-school-bond-november-ballot/
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an immigrant who was arrested in July by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is facing potential deportation to Laos, despite living in the U.S. since he … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gov-whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-012949650.html