US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
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Key Points:
- Federal immigration agents forcibly entered the Minnesota home of U.S. citizen ChongLy "Scott" Thao without a warrant, detained him at gunpoint in his underwear during freezing weather, and later released him after realizing he was not a target.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated the operation targeted two convicted sex offenders allegedly living at the residence, but Thao's family disputes this claim, saying only Thao and his immediate family reside there, with no sex offenders nearby.
- The incident has drawn criticism from local leaders, including St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, who condemned ICE for aggressive tactics and targeting individuals beyond hardened criminals, calling the actions unacceptable and un-American.
- Thao's family, who fled Laos due to
