Minnesota probes possible kidnapping in ICE arrest of US citizen ChongLy Thao

Ramsey County, Minnesota, opened a criminal investigation into the January 18 arrest of ChongLy Thao, a U.S. citizen, by ICE and other federal and local officers amid claims of kidnapping and unlawful detainment; officials say entry may not have been supported by probable cause, while DHS says ICE does not kidnap. Investigators are seeking evidence (e.g., body-worn camera footage, documents) and have noted related incidents in nearby counties during Operation Metro Surge.