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DHS Slams Hochul for Pardoning Convicted Killer
8/18/2025
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- The Department of Homeland Security criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for pardoning convicted killer Somchith Vatthanavong to avoid deportation.
- DHS argues Hochul favors a violent criminal over law-abiding citizens.
- Hochul defended her action based on her religious beliefs regarding forgiveness.
- Representative Elise Stefanik labeled the pardon as shameful.
