Statement from Phillip C. Parrish, Candidate for Governor of Minnesota
Date: July 11, 2025 | Time: 06:39 AM CDT
Fellow Minnesotans,
As your candidate for Governor, I stand before you today with a grave concern for the safety and integrity of our state. Recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have uncovered a disturbing reality: between June 6 and June 11, 2025, 11 illegal immigrants in the Minneapolis metro area—convicted of heinous sex crimes, including against children—were arrested. This is not just a law enforcement matter; it is a call to action for every Minnesotan to uncover the truth behind the networks that enabled these predators to thrive under the current administration’s watch.
Known Criminals and Their Contexts
The following individuals have been publicly identified by ICE as part of this operation:
• Pao Angelo Vang: A Laotian national convicted of second-degree sexual assault of a child, arrested on June 6, 2025. [Source: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Sex Offenders and Pedophiles in Minneapolis | DHS.gov]
• Thong Lao: Also Laotian, convicted of second-degree sexual assault of a child, arrested on June 6, 2025. [Source: Ibid.]
• Unnamed Nine: Additional arrestees (totaling 11) with sex crime convictions, details pending public release. [Source: X Post by @GrageDustin, 1942973408985452927, July 9, 2025]
These individuals, living illegally in our state, represent a failure of leadership and policy. Their cases are likely progressing through Immigration Court under the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), accessible via https://www.justice.gov/eoir/automated-case-information, though specific docket numbers are not yet public as of this morning.
Connected Organizations and Links
The environment that shielded these criminals is supported by a network of organizations and policies that demand scrutiny:
• Hmong American Partnership (HAP): A Minneapolis-based nonprofit serving the Hmong and Laotian communities, potentially providing social services or employment support to individuals like Vang and Lao. [Source: hap.org, $7.3M NTIA Grant, 2024-12-27]
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM): Offers legal aid to immigrants, possibly involved in defending sanctuary policies that delayed enforcement, with $430,000 reportedly spent by Governor Walz’s administration on related legal counsel. [Source: ilcm.org; X Post Context]
• COPAL (Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina): An advocacy group launching the Immigrant Defense Network, which may have indirectly supported broader immigrant networks including these individuals. [Source: sahajournal.com, November 2024]
• Minnesota State Government: Under Governor Tim Walz, policies and $430,000 in legal spending have been criticized for protecting sanctuary jurisdictions, potentially enabling these crimes. [Source: X Post; DHS Critique, www.dhs.gov]
These organizations may have provided resources, legal support, or community ties that allowed these criminals to evade justice. I urge you to research their activities, cross-reference with public records (e.g., Minnesota Courts at mncourts.gov), and document any connections to the arrested individuals.
A Call to Action: Research and Whistleblowers
I encourage every Minnesotan—citizens, journalists, and community leaders—to begin researching and documenting factual information about those connected to these individuals and organizations. Use open-source tools like the EOIR case system, Minnesota judicial records, and ICE press releases (www.ice.gov) to build a transparent record. If you have insider knowledge—whistleblowers from government, nonprofits, or businesses—I implore you to come forward safely. Contact my campaign. Your courage can help dismantle this network and protect our children.
Admonishment of Tim Walz and Current Leadership
Let me be clear: this crisis is the direct result of failed leadership under Governor Tim Walz. His administration’s decision to spend $430,000 defending sanctuary policies—policies that shielded convicted sex offenders—while dismissing ICE as “Gestapo” [Source: DHS Hits Back at Tim Walz’s Dangerous Rhetoric | www.dhs.gov] is a betrayal of Minnesotan families. Walz’s refusal to apologize or adjust course has created an environment where predators roam free, terrorizing our communities. This is not compassion; it is negligence. His leadership has set a new low, and the “holy fuck” sentiment on our streets [X Post Image, @bheintzskol, 1942973920379900042] reflects the outrage we all feel.
A Promise for Change
As your next Governor, I pledge to prioritize public safety, end sanctuary policies that protect criminals, and hold accountable those who enable such failures. Together, we will restore Minnesota as a beacon of justice and security. Start researching today—our state’s future depends on it.
Sincerely,
Phillip C. Parrish
Candidate for Governor of Minnesota
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