A U.S. citizen says ICE forced open the door to his Minnesota home and removed him in his underwear after a warrantless search
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Key Points:
- ChongLy "Scott" Thao, a U.S. citizen, was forcibly detained by ICE agents at his St. Paul home without a warrant, with agents breaking down the door and pointing guns at his family, sparking fear and outrage.
- ICE claimed the operation targeted two convicted sex offenders allegedly living at the residence, but Thao's family disputes this, stating only immediate family members live there and none are on the sex offender registry.
- The incident occurred amid broader criticism of ICE's aggressive tactics in the Twin Cities, including warrantless arrests and confrontations with protestors, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
- Thao, whose family fled Laos due to their support for U.S. covert operations, plans to file a civil
