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Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos

Published May 27, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:39

I do not see how it would serve his family and the stability of his family, nor the economic interests of Minnesota where We have a tax paying citizen who is creating job growth and living a life of free from any criminal activity. So I would ask, if there's no further questions, I will ask each member of the board to state the motion on granting of the pardon to Mr. Vang. (05:39–05:49)

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Asserts Mr. Vang's contributions as a tax-paying citizen creating job growth.

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