Minnesota probes ICE arrest of Hmong American man over alleged kidnapping

Ramsey County officials are reviewing the January arrest of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, a U.S. citizen with no criminal record, after ICE agents forced entry into his St. Paul home and detained him outside in freezing weather; they say they will seek information from DHS to determine if any crimes were committed and whether state or federal charges could apply, noting ICE later released him once his citizenship was confirmed. The incident comes amid broader scrutiny of federal enforcement actions in Minnesota and ongoing investigations into police shootings involving federal officers.