Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.

The Trump administration has been deporting record numbers of Southeast Asian refugees, including Vietnamese, Laotians, and Hmong individuals who fled to the U.S. as children during the Vietnam War. Many of these people later committed crimes, leading to their deportation at older ages. This policy shift highlights the broader implications for both the deportees and their families, raising questions about the treatment of those who sought refuge in the U.S. and the long-term impact on the communities involved.