Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported Bou Khathavong, a man convicted of involvement in a 1994 murder of a high school student in Philadelphia. Khathavong was removed to Laos on September 2, 2025, following years of legal proceedings. This action is part of President Trump’s broader plan to deport individuals without legal status in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Bou Khathavong was deported by ICE to Laos on September 2, 2025.
- Khathavong was convicted for his role in the 1994 murder of Eddie Polec, a high school student in Philadelphia.
- The murder involved a group of teenagers attacking Polec with baseball bats and hockey sticks outside a church.
- Khathavong faced charges including murder and criminal conspiracy, and he was sentenced to five to ten years in prison.
- ICE previously classified Khathavong as an aggravated felon under U.S. immigration law.
- An immigration judge ordered Khathavong's removal in 2004, but legal hurdles delayed the process.
- ICE arrested Khathavong again on July 25, 2025, leading to his deportation.
- This deportation aligns with President Trump’s initiative for large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions.
