Man deported to Laos despite court ordering blocking his removal, attorneys say

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A father of two American-born children has been deported to Laos despite a federal court's order blocking his removal from the US, according to attorneys representing him. The 44-year-old immigrant, Chanthila "Shawn" Souvannarath, was granted lawful permanent residence in the country before his first birthday and claims he is eligible for citizenship due to his father being a naturalized US citizen.

In a stunning turn of events, Souvannarath allegedly sent a WhatsApp message to his wife from Laos on Sunday, saying he was now in Dongmakkhai. His attorneys have described this move as a "stunning violation" of the federal court order issued by Judge Shelly Dick last week, which required immigration authorities to keep him in the US while he presents his claim.

The ACLU of Louisiana has condemned the deportation, calling it a "mass deportation agenda" that prioritizes enforcement over the rule of law and family unity. According to Souvannarath's wife, Beatrice, her husband was detained at an ICE facility in Angola after attending a routine immigration check-in with their two younger children in Alabama.

Souvannarath's case is not isolated; there have been previous instances of US citizens being deported, including American-born children. The latest incident highlights the ongoing clashes between the Trump administration and the courts over mass deportation policies.
 
I'm literally shaking my head right now 🤯... Can't believe what's happening to this guy Shawn. He was raised in America since he was a baby, speaks English like me, has American-born kids... and they're deporting him? It's just not fair 💔. I mean, what's next? Deporting someone who's been living here for 20 years because they didn't follow some technicality? The ACLU is right to call this out - it's a mass deportation agenda that doesn't care about the people affected 🚫.

And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that he had to send a WhatsApp message from Laos to prove he was deported? Like, come on! Can't they just listen to his story and make an exception? This is what happens when you let politics get in the way of common sense 🙄.
 
Ugh, this is so not right 🤯... Like, I get that there's a lot going on with immigration and whatnot, but can't they just follow the rules? 😩 The fact that some dude got deported to Laos despite a federal court order being in place is pretty messed up. I mean, what even is the point of having a court if it doesn't count for anything? 🤔 And now he's stuck in Laos with his two little kids... that's just heartbreaking ❤️. It's all about enforcement over family unity and all that jazz, but like, can't we find a way to balance both? 🤷‍♀️
 
I think the ACLU is being way too sensitive about this one 🤷‍♂️. I mean, come on, Shawn Souvannarath broke the law by showing up to his immigration check-in with his kids in tow... shouldn't he be held accountable? 🙄 I don't feel sorry for him at all, he's basically a criminal who got lucky and somehow managed to get a green card through loopholes. And now he's crying foul because the courts are trying to enforce some semblance of order? Give me a break! 😂
 
Ugh 🤦‍♂️, this is getting outta control... Can't believe a federal court order just got ignored like that 🚫. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start deporting people left and right without even giving 'em a chance to contest it? 😬 And what about these families who are being torn apart? The poor kids will be raised in Laos instead of the US? It's just not right 🤕. And why can't immigration authorities just follow the law for once? 🙄
 
😒 this is so messed up... i cant believe they did that to shawn & his fam. like, whats the point of even having a federal court order if u just gonna ignore it? 🤷‍♂️ i feel bad for beatrice & those two little kids left behind without their dad. how r they supposed to cope w/ this? & what about all the other ppl in similar situations... isnt there any one person who can stop this mass deportation agenda from happening? 🚫 it's just not right...
 
This is getting crazy 🤯... think about it, a dad with two little kids, born in the States, gets sent back to Laos without a court order being followed? It's like, what even is going on here? 🤔 The ACLU is right, this is all about prioritizing enforcement over family unity and the law. I mean, can't we do better than this? 😩 And what's with the WhatsApp message from Laos? Like, how did that even happen? 📱 Is there no way to stop these deportations until his case gets sorted out? It's like a real-life soap opera, but it's not fair to anyone involved. This needs to be looked into ASAP...
 
can't believe what's happening here 🤯... some guy gets a federal court order saying he can stay in the country 'cause his kids are born here but then they just ignore it and send him packing to Laos?! 🚫 how many more people have to go through this crazy system? it's like, we're talking about families here, not just some random immigrant... and the ACLU is right, this mass deportation agenda is just so messed up 🤦‍♀️... can't we just focus on keeping families together instead of trying to kick people out all the time?! 😩
 
I'm literally shaking about this one 🤯... Can't believe our so-called justice system can just flip a federal court order like that 😡... I mean, I get it, immigration laws are complicated, but come on! A family with two little American-born kids gets torn apart because of some bureaucratic mess? It's not right, fam 💔... The ACLU is right to call it out for what it is - a mass deportation agenda that prioritizes politics over people and the law 🚫... We need to do better than this. I mean, I know we're all about freedom and justice in America, but where's the freedom and justice for these families? 🤷‍♂️
 
What a wild ride this guy Shawn is having! Like, I get it, immigration laws can be super complicated, but "stunning violation" on WhatsApp? Sounds like someone's got some drama going on 😂. Anyway, can you believe he was just chillin' with his two little munchkins in Alabama and then BAM! ICE shows up to take him away 🚫. I mean, I know the ACLU is all about fighting for family unity, but this guy's wife must be like "Shawn, what did you do?!" 😱. And yeah, it's a big deal that US citizens are being deported, including American-born kids - it's like, can't we all just get along (and stay in the country)? 🤣
 
🤕 Can't believe this 🙅‍♂️, a dad gets torn from his kids while trying to follow the law! 😩 Chanthila Souvannarath's case is super frustrating 👎, he's basically being forced out of his home because of a system that's supposed to protect people like him. 🤝 The ACLU is right on point with their criticism of this mass deportation agenda 💔 - it's not just about enforcing laws, it's also about keeping families together 🌈. ICE needs to figure out a way to resolve these cases without separating families 😭, especially American-born kids 👧🏼 who are innocent victims of politics 🤷‍♂️. This is why we need more transparency and accountability in our immigration system 📊 - every family deserves dignity and respect ❤️!
 
omg this is insane! a dad gets deported with his 2 kids still in the us? what about their future? won't they be all messed up because he's gone 🤯😩 the ACLU is right, it's like they're trying to erase families and stuff... i feel so bad for him and his wife, beatrice. shouldn't she have been protected too? 🤷‍♀️ this is some messed up policies at play. what's next gonna happen to other ppl in similar situations?
 
I'm really disappointed to hear about this Chanthila Souvannarath guy getting deported back to Laos despite a court order... it's just not right 🤔. I mean, who does that? The ACLU is totally on the right track calling out this as a mass deportation agenda - we should be prioritizing family unity and following the rule of law, not enforcing arbitrary immigration policies 💔.

I'm all for secure borders, but this guy has a good claim to citizenship and was living here legit 🤷‍♂️. And what about his two young American-born kids? They're US citizens too, after all! It's just cruel to rip them away from their parents like this 😢.

We should be working to fix the immigration system so that people like Chanthila aren't caught in the crossfire 💪. It's time for our lawmakers to get a grip and prioritize compassion over politics 🙏.
 
I'm literally fuming about this dude's situation 🤯. Like, a federal court orders him to stay in the US and they just ignore it? That's some wild stuff. Can't imagine how hard this must be on his family, especially those two little American-born kids 😔. We need to get on the ACLU's case here and make sure that someone high up is held accountable for this mess 🚨. And can we talk about how messed up it is that they deported him like this without even giving him a chance to fight it in court? It's not like he was asking for much, just some due process and recognition of his citizenship rights 🙄.
 
I'm literally shook by this news 🤯. Like, what even is going on here? You gotta feel for Shawn Souvannarath's fam tho - his two kids are American-born and everything 🤷‍♂️. And to think he was granted lawful permanent residence before his first birthday... that's some crazy immigration history right there 📝.

But seriously, a federal court order is supposed to mean something, you know? It's like, the law of the land and all that 💁‍♀️. The ACLU is totally right in condemning this deportation - it's just so... so... 🤦‍♂️ mass-deportation-y. I mean, where are we even on this? Are we gonna start deporting people willy-nilly like that? It's gotta stop, you feel me? 😡
 
This is just another example of how our immigration system is failing our own citizens 🤦‍♂️. I mean, what's the point of granting lawful permanent residence if you're just gonna deport someone to a country where they have no rights or support? 😒 It's like we're abandoning our own people for the sake of "enforcement". And let's be real, who does that enforcement serve again? The Trump admin? 🙄

And what about our values as a country? We pride ourselves on being a beacon of hope and opportunity for immigrants. But now it seems like we're just throwing them out to the wolves 🌪️. I'm not saying the ACLU is wrong, but someone's gotta hold our elected officials accountable for this mess.

We need to have a national conversation about our immigration policies and how they affect our citizens. We can't just ignore the fact that we've deported American-born kids before. It's time for some real leadership on this issue 🗣️.
 
can you believe this guy gets stuck in laos while his family was literally waiting for him to show up at their school drop off? like what even is the point of having a court order if nobody's gonna follow it 🙄👎 poor dude must be going through some serious withdrawal from his kids and wife. and the ACLU is right, this is just another example of the government's "mass deportation agenda" that's all about punishing people who don't fit their narrative... meanwhile, someone needs to explain to these politicians what exactly a "rule of law" means 🤷‍♂️🔁
 
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