{"id":2445023,"date":"2025-06-09T18:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-state-lawmaker-claims-on-house-floor-she-is-in-the-us-illegally\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:49:12","slug":"minnesota-state-lawmaker-claims-on-house-floor-she-is-in-the-us-illegally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-state-lawmaker-claims-on-house-floor-she-is-in-the-us-illegally\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota state lawmaker claims on House floor she is in the US illegally"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fminnesota-state-lawmaker-claims-on-house-floor-she-is-in-the-us-illegally%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2445023&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Minnesota state Representative Kaohly Vang Her made headlines after revealing on the House floor that she is in the U.S. illegally. During her speech, she stated that not only is she undocumented, but her parents are as well. This revelation has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-references-nazi-propaganda-minister-joseph-goebbels-as-he-attacks-hawley-and-cruz-hawley-responds-video\/\" title=\"Biden References Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels as he Attacks Hawley and Cruz \u2013 Hawley Responds (VIDEO)\">raised questions<\/a> about her eligibility to hold office, given that Minnesota law requires candidates to be citizens for at least three months before an election. Her has been an advocate for undocumented residents, asserting that they are &#8220;not our enemy&#8221; and are integral to communities. In past posts, she has shared her experience voting with her parents and criticized state Republicans for attempting to restrict <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-coronavirus-still-viewed-as-top-u-s-health-problem\/\" title=\"Poll: Coronavirus Still Viewed as Top U.S. Health Problem\">healthcare access<\/a> for undocumented individuals. The incident has sparked discussions about immigration and representation in government.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Minnesota state lawmaker claims on House floor she is in the US illegally<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2143796\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Minnesota<\/a> state Rep. Kaohly Vang Her said on Monday that she is &ldquo;illegal&rdquo; in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Her was speaking on the Minnesota House floor when she made her revelation. <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3435922\/los-angeles-ice-protests-key-players-involved\/\">Los Angeles ICE protests: Key players involved<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3435795\/hugo-gurdon-c-span-los-angeles-riots-violence-tolerated-too-long\/\">Hugo Gurdon on Los Angeles riots: Violence has been tolerated for too long<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3435561\/ice-arrests-los-angeles\/\">Here&#8217;s who ICE arrested before protests broke out in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;And so I am illegal in this country. My parents are illegal here in this country,&rdquo; Her stated in footage shared on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: Democrat Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her just admitted on the House Floor that she is an ILLEGAL ALIEN.<\/p>\n<p>How is she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-attorneys-argue-senate-impeachment-trial-unconstitutional\/\" title=\"Trump Attorneys Argue Senate Impeachment Trial Unconstitutional\">holding office<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ICEgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ICEgov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DHSgov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealTomHoman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RealTomHoman<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7PuE4GoPQP\">pic.twitter.com\/7PuE4GoPQP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1932153163005800885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>To qualify for office in the Minnesota House of Representatives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.mn.gov\/hrd\/issinfo\/gvst_lgqual.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a candidate must be a citizen for three months<\/a> before an election.<\/p>\n<p>In May, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.mn.gov\/members\/profile\/news\/15532\/40642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Her posted a legislative update<\/a> in which she said state Republicans wanted to &ldquo;hold the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >state budget hostage&#038;rdquo<\/a>; unless healthcare access for &ldquo;our undocumented neighbors&rdquo; was removed. She maintained support for Minnesota&rsquo;s undocumented residents, adding that they are &ldquo;not our enemy&rdquo; and instead are &ldquo;part of our communities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In September, Her posted to X that she and her parents voted early at a rally that had Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) among the attendees.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Voted early today w\/ my parents. It&rsquo;s our first time together. The journey they traveled &amp; the hardships they persevered through is why I have the freedom to be a part of this great democracy. Honored to early vote rally w\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amyklobuchar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@amyklobuchar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/melissahortman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@melissahortman<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/julieblaha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@julieblaha<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/natehoodstp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@natehoodstp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B6QhqTOMEj\">pic.twitter.com\/B6QhqTOMEj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kaohly Vang Her (@KaohlyVangHer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaohlyVangHer\/status\/1837352149333713047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> contacted Her for comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3435561\/ice-arrests-los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE&rsquo;S WHO ICE ARRESTED BEFORE PROTESTS BROKE OUT IN LOS ANGELES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rep. Larry Kraft (D-St. Louis Park) says illegal immigrants are more entrepreneurial and commit less crime than American citizens. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kIAzLkYll5\">pic.twitter.com\/kIAzLkYll5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MN House GOP War Room (@MNHRCWarRoom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MNHRCWarRoom\/status\/1932133550821720556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>In a separate video, Minnesota state Rep. Larry Kraft was seen claiming that immigrants are &ldquo;more entrepreneurial&rdquo; and &ldquo;commit less crime.&rdquo; He also said 95% of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">state&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s growth in population is credited to immigrants.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RoW7oiWPZw\">https:\/\/t.co\/RoW7oiWPZw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0t2Oj74C85\">pic.twitter.com\/0t2Oj74C85<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/1932151121356988888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>On X, the Department of Homeland Security posted a GIF from the <em>Spy Kids<\/em> film series in response to a user&rsquo;s comment about someone else admitting to being in the country &ldquo;illegally.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2143796\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2143796\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota Rep. 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