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Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation

Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation

Summary

The U.S. government has increased its efforts to deport certain immigrants, including those who have lived in the country for many years. This includes starting to deport people to Laos again, with some like Alan Petsadakian, who came to the U.S. as a small child, facing deportation.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government is intensifying actions to deport more immigrants.
  • Deportation flights to Laos from the U.S. have started again after a long pause.
  • Alan Petsadakian came to the United States as a toddler.
  • Alan now faces the possibility of being deported back to Laos.
  • This is part of a broader crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.

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