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Laotian Refugee Near Death After ICE Detention Delays

3/28/2026

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Oudone Lothirath, a Laotian refugee, is on his deathbed after missing vital chemotherapy sessions while detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Lothirath was taken from his Minneapolis home in January during an immigration crackdown.
Christina Vilay, a friend, launched a GoFundMe for his medical and funeral expenses.
Lothirath's family fled Laos in the 1980s, facing significant hardships upon arrival in the United States.

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Story summary

Oudone Lothirath, a Laotian refugee, is on his deathbed after missing vital chemotherapy sessions while detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Lothirath was taken from his Minneapolis home in January during an immigration crackdown.
Christina Vilay, a friend, launched a GoFundMe for his medical and funeral expenses.
Lothirath's family fled Laos in the 1980s, facing significant hardships upon arrival in the United States.