Lam Thanh Nguyen/Vietnam/Abuse of a Child, Assault

ICE New Orleans arrested Lam Thanh Nguyen, a citizen and national of Vietnam, on July 11, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen due to multiple serious criminal convictions in the United States. According to ICE records, Nguyen has a criminal history involving offenses against minors, violent crimes, and offenses that pose significant concerns for public safety. His convictions include abuse of a child, an offense indicating acts of physical harm or mistreatment directed at a minor. Nguyen was also convicted of first degree statutory sodomy, reflecting sexual conduct involving a victim under circumstances defined by statute as particularly egregious.

In addition to crimes involving minors, Nguyen’s criminal record lists a conviction for second degree assault, indicating he engaged in conduct that caused or attempted to cause physical injury to another individual, either recklessly or knowingly, under circumstances demonstrating disregard for human safety. These convictions collectively form the basis for his identification by ICE as a removable noncitizen subject to enforcement action.

Details regarding the specific location, time of arrest, or circumstances leading to Nguyen’s apprehension have not been publicly released in available ICE statements. As of the most recent report, Nguyen remains in ICE custody while awaiting further immigration proceedings to determine his status and potential removal from the United States.