Minnesota politicians have granted a pardon to Xayasounethone Chandee, a Laotian national with three assault convictions, which may affect his immigration status. Chandee lost his green card due to aggravated assault convictions in 1995 and 2008, leading to a final order of removal issued by an Immigration Judge after his first conviction.
Key Details:
- Chandee’s convictions: Aggravated assault with a weapon in 1995 and 2008.
- Immigration Judge issued a final order of removal post-first conviction.
- The recent pardon removes the qualifying convictions that made him removable from the U.S.
- This decision has sparked controversy among immigration policy advocates and officials.
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Source: DHSgov