Minnesota man detained 90 days, facing deportation to Laos

Apr 29, 2026·Location: St. Paul, MN

Country of origin: Laos

Detainment Asian/Pacific Islander Minnesota

Minnesota man detained 90 days, facing deportation to Laos — Photo via mprnews.org

At "Ricky" Chandee has spent 90 days in ICE detention as the Trump Administration seeks to deport him to Laos based on a conviction from the early 1990s. His family is working to prevent his deportation and keep him in the United States.

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A Minnesota man has spent 90 days in ICE detention, uncertain if or when he'll be deported
mprnews.org·Apr 29, 2026·archived copy

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