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DHS: Minnesota pardon could 'thwart' deportation of criminal illegal immigrant

The Department of Homeland Security says a recent pardon by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons may interfere with an ongoing deportation case.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is criticizing Minnesota’s Board of Pardons after the board issued a pardon for a criminal illegal immigrant. DHS officials say the pardon could "thwart" the individual's deportation.