Story: On December 16, 2025, our world changed in an instant. Xue, a beloved son, brother, and local business owner, was detained by ICE right outside his computer shop at Hmong Village, a privately owned property. There was no warrant for arrest according to bystanders and his crimes which resulted in probation had been served nearly 30 years ago. Xue has dedicated his entire adult life to helping and giving back to his family and community. Now, his mother, Kia Lor, is facing an unimaginable nightmare: fighting a complex legal battle to bring her son home.

Xue’s Story: Xue was born in the jungles of Laos during the Vietnam War. Like many Hmong children, hidden in the juggles, parents had to survive brutal environments and often had to suppress their children's cries in fear of being captured. Xue's parents were able to flee to Thailand and eventually were accepted into the United States as political refugees. Xue was three years old when he and his family came to the U.S. Xue was raise in Oklahoma and went to college in Wisconsin at St. Norbert . Xue received his bachelor of Arts/ Double Major in History and Sociology.

A Pillar of the Community: In 2008, Xue opened his shop, Lor Imports & Custom PC in St. Paul Minnesota at Hmong Village to help the community with technology services. Xue is a kind, caring, and honest person who would help those in need and would provide low to no-cost services for those that came to him for help. He was an honest man with integrity and principles.

How You Can Help: Xue is the center of support for his mother and siblings. The legal fees required to fight his case and stop his deportation are overwhelming. We are asking for your help to give Kia a fighting chance to bring her son back. No amount is too small, and every dollar will go directly toward Xue’s legal defense.

Message from Xue's Mom Kia Lor: From the bottom of Kia’s heart, thank you for reading, donating, and sharing this story. Please keep Xue and his family in your prayers.

UPDATE 01:

Xue is in a detention center in Albert Lea right now. He has an ipad to send text messages and make phone calls. But each text and phone call has fees. It's just disheartened to go to his computer shop and see an empty space with no one inside. We are still talking with his lawyer and so far, Xue has not gone in front of a judge yet.

Xue mentioned that there are other Hmong folks in there with him ages ranging from 30s to 60s. They formed their own little community for moral support. I'm glad to hear this since every one of them needs the love & support during this time.

Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart.