BOSTON — ICE has grabbed Souvankheu Phachansiri, a Laotian illegal with blood on his hands. Convicted of 2nd degree murder and kidnapping in Boston — now facing deportation.
The arrest? In Burlington.
The crimes? In Boston.
The shame? On Mayor Wu.
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Wu and Governor Healey fight for “sanctuary” while Trump vows a permanent crackdown. Feds say enough. They swooped in. They took him.
ICE Boston arrested Souvanheuang Phachansiri, an undocumented immigrant from Laos, in Burlington, Massachusetts. PHACHANSIRI’s criminal history includes a conviction for 2nd degree murder and kidnapping in Boston, MA. pic.twitter.com/olwtxwKHst— ICE Boston (@EROBoston) September 17, 2025
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One resident told Mass Daily News: “We’re not talking about some kid who overstayed a visa. This guy murdered and kidnapped in Boston. Why would any mayor stand in the way of ICE taking him out of here?”
Wu promised Boston would be a “safe city.” Safe for who?
ICE calls it removal. Families call it relief.
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