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By: Sameth Nhean We deserve to have equal rights, to be treated with dignity. But as refugees, we aren’t. Nearly a year ago, I walked into what I thought was a routine check-in with immigration. My wife and children came with me (we were going to go to the Minnesota State Fair afterwards). But when two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents came and took me aside, I knew what was next. My wife and my kids stared at me through the glass, speechless. No words, just tears. I looked back at them, just as hopeless as they were.

"My wife and my kids stared at me through the glass, speechless. No words, just tears....I would not return home to them for another 346 days."

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Ched Nin of RELEASE MN 8 sharing his story at APALA's 14th Biennial Convention & 25th Anniversary plenary "Organizing at the Margins" in front of over 500 labor leaders and activists in the frontlines of the resistance!

Nhean reunited with family after being held for almost a year by Immigrations and Customs EnforcementContact: Jana Kooren, [email protected], 651-529-1693, 651-485-5925 (cell)

“For the past seven years I have lived with the threat of being ripped from my family at any time. Living with that fear, and spending the last year away from my family have caused so much stress and strain on me and my family,” stated Sameth Nhean.

"I'm so thankful to finally be home with my wife and kids," said Sameth. "There were many times this past year that I almost lost hope. But while in detention, I saw the unconditional love and support my family and my community continued to give to me."

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Despite the judge's finding that Sameth should reunite permanently with his family, the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to appeal the decision and refuses to release Nhean from detention.

"I don't understand why this government wants to waste time and taxpayer dollars to deport Sameth, a loving father and husband who is clearly not a threat to anybody," said Nhean's wife, Sokha Kul. "It saddens me to see how cold and heartless this Administration has become."

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The Southeast Asian American Studies Conference at UMass Lowell drew scholars and policymakers, artists and activists from around the country for three days of shared learning and performance.

"Nin and Srey say they are trying to put a human face on deportation policies that tear families apart – and leave taxpayers footing the bill when the main breadwinner is forcibly removed."

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The #ReleaseMN8 held a jam-packed session "Organizing against Deportation" this week at the Southeast Asian American Studies Conference in Lowell, MA. Thank you Umass-Lowell for your support! #2017SEAAS #KeepFamiliesTogether

UPDATE! Last Wednesday, Sameth Nhean had his immigration hearing in which he and his family explained to the court why it is critical for him to remain in the US with his family. THANK YOU to all of those who made it out to Sameth's hearing! Even the judge noted on the record that the room was jam packed with supporters and concerned community members. We are still awaiting the court's final ruling but are optimistic about the outcome and will definitely provide updates as we learn more about Sameth's case. Thank you to all who have been supporting Sameth and other MN8 families! #ReleaseMN8 #KeepFamiliesTogether

Chamroeun Phan has been locked up in immigration jail for nearly a year, awaiting deportation. His elderly parents were refugees of the Cambodian genocide, following…

"The judge reasoned that Phan's case deserved a second look because he hasn't gotten into any more trouble since the window incident six years ago, most of his relatives live in the United States, and his young daughter would suffer in his absence.....the judge reestablished Phan's permanent resident status and issued a waiver for his freedom.

Not to be outdone, federal Immigration officials appealed that decision."

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We finally got to meet Posy's son, Jakobie. What a cutie! We're still fighting for you Posy.

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"Chamroeun and Sameth are both deeply loved and missed by their families and their communities," said Montha Chum, Chamrouen's sister and an organizer of the #ReleaseMN8 campaign. "They have taken responsibility for their actions and an immigration judge even ruled to stop their deportations. We will continue organizing and fighting until they are released."

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Ched, Jenny, and Sokha speaking at a film screening / panel discussion last night at Boneshaker Books. Our hearts are so full--thank you to everyone who attended for all the love and solidarity and community ❤️

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Film Screening of Sentenced Home, a documentary about deported Cambodian refugees Thursday, June 22 6-8pm Boneshaker Books 2002 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

Following the film we will have a discussion with folks from the RELEASE MN 8 organization to go more in depth about this crisis. We will discuss the current situation here in Minnesota, as well as racist immigration polices that allow these situations to happen. We ask for at least a $10 donation.

"Our family was full of so much hope and joy as the immigration judge announced the verdict granting my brother relief from deportation," said Montha Chum, Phan's sister.

But the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immediately said that it would appeal the decision, keeping Phan in detention, his fate uncertain. Chum continued, "Those feelings were immediately crushed. We don't understand why DHS still wants to deport my brother and traumatize our family after an immigration judge ruled in his favor."

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Eight more Cambodians repatriated from the U.S. touched down in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, some of whom will be standing on Cambodian soil for the first time in their lives and have no known family in the country. They have been dropped into a nation vastly different from the one they have left behind for good. Among the eight is a new father, separated from his wife and newborn son.

The Cambodia Daily (https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/eight-more-us-deportees-arrive-in-cambodia-129053/)

On May 3, Soeun "Posy" Chheng was deported to Cambodia. His wife, Allison, gave birth to their baby a few days before his deportation. He has yet to hold his newborn son.

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EMERGENCY CALL IN TO STOP THE DEPORTATION OF SOEUN “POSY” CHHENG!! Urgent Update! Soeun “Posy” Chheng is scheduled to be deported to Cambodia this Tuesday, May 2. Soeun’s wife, Allison Chheng, gave birth last week to their first child, and was hoping to have her husband home soon to help raise their newborn son, Jakobie. Allison gave birth on Thursday and found out the very next day that Souen would be deported on May 2. Souen’s mother, Mon Lem, shared “I am heartbroken right now. I wish I could turn back the clock. Soeun was just 14 years old at the time and was in prison for so long. He already paid for it and has done nothing wrong since he came home. He has a good job and has built a family. I wish theywould just take me and let him stay. He needs another chance. My heart is hurting so much.” Please call U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar on Monday, May 1 to demand that they intervene and keep Souen off that plane. ************************************************************** Suggested Script: My name is _____ and I am calling to demand that Senator Franken/ Sen. Klobuchar do everything they can to keep Souen Chheng’s family together. He is currently held at the Florence Detention Center in Arizona and is scheduled to be deported on May 2. His wife gave birth to their son last Thursday and he should be home to help raise their child. I am asking Senator Franken/Senator Klobuchar to help keep Souen (A# 027-756-111) off that plane! Senator Al Franken: (651) 221-1016 Senator Amy Klobuchar: (612) 727-5220 http://www.wctrib.com/news/region/4258623-one-minnesota-8-willmar-man-awaits-possible-deportation-his-son-born https://vimeo.com/193856284 **************************************************************

UPDATE!! PLEASE READ! We just learned that Sameth Nhean's motion to reopen his case has been GRANTED! This means that he'll have a chance to fight for deportation relief and explain to the immigration court why it is critical for him to remain in the US with his family. This is amazing news for Sameth and his family! But the fight is not over. Please continue to support by following his story and circulating the ReleaseMN8 Fundraiser. Thousands of dollars in costly court fees and legal bills have been piling on these families. They could use any help they can get. https://www.youcaring.com/minnesota8-699639 #ReleaseMN8 #KeepFamiliesTogether

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