Tim Walz Pardons Illegal Migrant Convicted of Armed Criminal Act

In explaining the decision, commission members pointed to Vang’s record since his release from prison, noting that he had not committed any additional crimes, had built a family, and had established a local painting business, Fox noted.

During the hearing, Walz incorrectly referred to Vang as a “citizen.”

He said Vang has become a “critical member of the community” since his release from prison.

“I can find no reason how Minnesota will be safer or better if Mr. Vang is deported to a country he has not been to since he was a child,” Walz said.