Brooklyn Park man pardoned of assault conviction that landed him in immigration detention

By: Katelyn Vue

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Brooklyn Park man who was detained by immigration officers during Operation Metro Surge was pardoned by state officials in an emergency meeting Monday, offering him a chance of reuniting with his family.

At “Ricky” Chandee, 52, is a Lao refugee, a father and a longtime public servant, Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement issued Monday after the pardon. Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellision and Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson from …

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