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Thi Dua V.: St. Paul woman awaiting green card held by ICE, agents keep returning

Thi Dua Vang, a St. Paul woman awaiting her green card, was detained at home and held in Texas for nearly two weeks before a judge freed her on bond. Agents have since returned to her home three times.

Jan 8, 2026St. Paul, MNCountry of origin: Vietnam

Thi Dua V.: St. Paul woman awaiting green card held by ICE, agents keep returning
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Thi Dua Vang, who legally came to the U.S. in December 2023 and is awaiting green card approval, was detained by ICE agents on January 8, 2026 at her St. Paul home. She was transferred to detention facilities in Texas for nearly two weeks before an immigration judge ordered her release on bond. Since her release and required check-in with ICE, agents have reportedly returned to her home three additional times attempting to make contact.

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