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Ten years ago this month, eight Cambodian-Minnesotans were 

detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Their families rallied around them. And an organization named Minnesota8 formed around efforts to release these men and bring them home. 

Ten years later, their work has far from slowed down. MN8 will host a 

10-year anniversary gala Thursday, Sept. 24

Montha Chum is the executive director of Minnesota8 and the sister of one of those original eight men.

She spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters. 

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Ten years ago this month, eight Cambodian-Minnesotans were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their families rallied around them. And an organization named Minnesota8 formed to advocate for their release.

Ten years on, Minnesota8's fight is far from over

Immigrant rights supporters march with a group called Minnesota 8 

Ten years on, Minnesota8's fight is far from over

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