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flag Michigan governor pardoned Hmong refugee Lue Yang, but he still faces deportation to Laos, where he has never lived.

flag Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee and longtime Michigan resident, clearing a 1997 conviction that led to his July detention by ICE. flag Though the pardon removes the offense from his record and recognizes his contributions as a community leader, Yang remains at risk of deportation to Laos—a country he has never lived in—due to federal immigration authorities not recognizing the expungement. flag His case highlights the limits of state clemency in immigration matters, as federal agencies retain authority over deportation decisions. flag Advocates and family members are urging federal officials to halt removal efforts, citing potential dangers to Yang if sent to Laos.

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