Minnesota representative admits illegal US status during debate

Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Vang Her publicly admitted she is in the United States illegally during a legislative debate on Monday. She revealed her family entered the country after the Vietnam War through altered paperwork. Her shared her story while lawmakers discussed modifying MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented immigrants. Her father, who worked at the U.S. Consulate, falsified documents to bring the family to the U.S. after they missed multiple opportunities to leave Vietnam. Her's revelation aimed to provide context for the debate, emphasizing that her family, like many others, sought refuge and opportunity. She urged colleagues to consider the human element when discussing immigration policies.