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Refugee Paroled in California Murder Case, Detained by ICE

Associated Press

   SACRAMENTO - A Cambodian refugee who drew support from immigrant groups
   was released Monday from a California prison after being granted parole
   in a murder case, then immediately turned over to federal agents for
   possible deportation, his attorney said.

   Gov. Gavin Newsom allowed the parole of Tith Ton, now 40, who spent 22
   years in prison for killing a rival gang member.

   "It's deeply disappointing that the governor is choosing to work with
   ICE,'' said Anoop Prasad, an attorney with the Asian Law Caucus. "It's
   an unjust and illogical practice that is tearing apart communities in
   California.''

   Immigrant rights groups want Newsom to end policies allowing the
   transfer of prison inmates to federal authorities despite California's
   efforts to provide a sanctuary for immigrants.