ICE arrests elderly, underdressed Hmong-American man inside his St. Paul home over mistaken identity, family says
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Key Points:
- Federal agents removed Chongly Scott Thao, an elderly Hmong-American U.S. citizen, from his St. Paul, Minnesota, home during an ICE operation, sparking outrage among witnesses and community members.
- Thao's family alleges mistaken identity, claiming ICE broke down the door, entered with weapons drawn, handcuffed him without showing a warrant, and apprehended him while he was inadequately dressed.
- ICE stated the operation targeted two convicted sex offenders living at the residence, and Thao matched the description of the suspects and refused identification procedures.
- DHS emphasized that holding all individuals in the home during such operations is standard protocol for public and law enforcement safety.
- The two targeted sex offenders have not yet been
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