ICE Arrests Sexual Offenders in Minnesota
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehended 11 undocumented individuals in the Minneapolis area, all of whom had been convicted of sexual offenses, including crimes against children.
“These offenders pose a severe threat to our communities, and our dedicated ICE agents are putting themselves in harm’s way to ensure they are removed,” stated Tricia McLaughlin, director of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Among those detained between June 6 and June 11 were two individuals, Ton Rao and another person from Laos, both convicted of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Additionally, agents captured two Thai nationals, Tou Pao Lee and Yee Shae. Lee had been found guilty of soliciting a minor, while Shae faced charges of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
Seven other individuals from Laos were also arrested. The charges included:
- Va Van: first-degree sexual assault
- Xiong Pao Vang: indecent conduct with a child under 14
- Yia Xiong: third-degree criminal sexual conduct
- Pok Vue: fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct
- Hue Nai Chen: first-degree criminal sexual conduct
- Van Nen Rao: second-degree criminal sexual conduct
- Dao Moore: third-degree criminal sexual conduct
McLaughlin criticized Governor Waltz and other officials who support sanctuary policies, arguing they are protecting such offenders and other unlawfully present individuals. “Rather than likening ICE to the Gestapo, the Governor should appreciate our efforts in removing these dangerous individuals from Minnesota,” she remarked.
An ICE representative noted that 70% of arrests involve undocumented individuals who have previous convictions or pending charges. Moreover, while many illegal aliens may not have a criminal record in the US, they often have legal issues in their home countries.
