2 Cambodian refugees facing deportation have been granted pardons by California Gov. Newsom, allowing them to remain in the country with their families, according to a nonprofit representing them.
After their convictions, the pair appear to have transformed their lives. Both received numerous letters of support for their pardon applications from local and state leaders, and Hen — who has worked at a seafood company for more than a decade — is described by his employer as a model employee, Brian Ferguson, a spokesperson for Newsom's office, told NBC News in an email.
“Their deportation would be an unjust collateral consequence that would harm their families and communities,” Ferguson said. “I think it sends a signal that he does want to look deeper into refugee issues and does appreciate the impact of people rehabilitating and turning their lives around,” said Angela Chan, policy director and senior staff attorney managing the criminal justice reform program at the nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus, which is representing Hov and Hen. “I think it also shows leadership from Gov.
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