Ma Yang
Ma Yang is a 37-year-old woman and a legal permanent resident of the United States since childhood, who was recently deported to Laos despite never having lived there or speaking the language. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand to a Hmong family fleeing the Vietnam War, Yang moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at just eight months old. After a conviction related to marijuana trafficking, which led to a two and a half-year prison sentence, she faced unexpected deportation in March 2025, raising serious concerns about her well-being given her lack of connections, language skills, and access to necessary medical care in Laos.
Born on Mar 06, 1988 (37 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Ma Yang was deported from the US to Laos, a country she had never called home.
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China:
Ma Yang is a university student who supports her sister Eyang Cuom in their entrepreneurial efforts.
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Colombia:
Ma Yang, a permanent resident since childhood, was deported to Laos, a country she had never lived in.
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Ecuador:
Ma Yang is a mother of five who was deported from the United States to Laos, a country she has never been to.
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Colombia:
Ma Yang, a legal permanent resident in the United States since childhood, was deported to Laos despite never having lived there.
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