ICE Arrests Laotian National Ze Ger Vue in Minneapolis Following Criminal Convictions
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested Ze Ger Vue, a Laotian national, in Minneapolis as part of a targeted enforcement operation. Federal authorities identified Vue as a criminal illegal alien who had been convicted of multiple offenses, including assault, weapons possession, and property damage. The arrest aligns with recent federal initiatives focused on apprehending non-citizens with significant criminal records who are subject to final orders of removal.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the operation, stating that Vue was taken into custody alongside several other Laotian nationals found to have criminal histories. DHS officials pushed back against criticism regarding the raids, asserting that the enforcement actions specifically target individuals who pose a threat to public safety rather than indiscriminate sweeps of the community. In a statement, the agency highlighted that those arrested had received due process through the criminal justice system prior to immigration enforcement.
Local responses to the arrests have been mixed, raising objections regarding the impact on the Twin Cities’ large Hmong and Laotian populations. Community advocates have expressed concern that these deportations are causing widespread anxiety and family separation, arguing that some individuals have lived in the United States for decades and may face cultural or linguistic barriers if returned to Laos. Despite these objections, federal law enforcement maintains that the removal of individuals with convictions for violent crimes or weapons offenses remains a priority for national security and public safety.
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