First on FOX: The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that several illegal immigrants from Laos, who were convicted of serious crimes, have been deported back to Southeast Asia. This move involved 12 individuals whose removal orders had already been issued by federal immigration judges, some dating back to 2003.
Deputy Chief Tricia McLaughlin commented, “Stopping murder investigations, child sex crimes, and drug trafficking—these are just a few of the serious offenses committed by these illegal immigrants. We are grateful to the dedicated members of ICE law enforcement for their efforts.”
Under the Trump administration, significant actions have been taken to target the most serious offenders among undocumented immigrants. McLaughlin stated, “America is no longer a safe haven for criminals. Despite numerous injunctions from activist judges, ICE continues to carry out removals of criminal illegal immigrants from our cities.”
Several of those deported have committed serious crimes. For instance, Sai Van, aged 39, was involved in obstructing murder investigations, while Sokhorn Ngem, 56, was convicted of sexual crimes against minors. Lue Kong, 43, was found guilty of sexually abusing a child under 13.
Additionally, Seng Kghang, 38, was convicted of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct with minors. Wa Kong Lor, 33, faced charges for weapons and drug offenses, while Suyan, 47, had a robbery conviction from Ohio. There’s also Fue Yang, aged 45, who was convicted of property crimes, and Soun Vongrasamy, 64, was linked to a cocaine-related offense.
The Trump administration continues to prioritize the detention and deportation of individuals with criminal histories. In an effort to further encourage compliance, the DHS has even offered $1,000 and free travel for illegal immigrants without serious criminal records to legally exit the U.S.
