Documented incident
Jan 18, 2026
Timeline
Jan 18, 2026—ICE agents forced open door to Chongly Scott Thao's St. Paul home without warrant and detained him at gunpoint; removed him in minimal clothing during subfreezing temperatures while his young grandson witnessed the incident
Jan 18, 2026—After approximately one hour, fingerprinting and photographing confirmed Thao's U.S. citizenship, valid work authorization, and lack of criminal record; agents released him without apology or explanation
Jan 18, 2026—Thao was transferred to detention facility in El Paso, Texas
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