Tag: Thao
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Who Are the Hmong? The History of Another Major Ethnic Group Being Targeted in Minnesota ICE Raids
Video went viral on Jan. 19 of ICE agents dragging a shirtless man, identified as 56-year-old Chongly “Scott” Thao, out into the freezing temperatures to detain him. The man, who is Hmong, said he was … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-history-another-major-ethnic-170130917.html
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ICE Arrest of a Citizen, Barely Dressed, Sows Fear in Twin Cities
A Hmong immigrant, who is a U.S. citizen, was released after being questioned for an hour. Federal officials said they had been seeking sex offenders. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6970632fba734ca294c8e097a62c5b1f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f01%2f20%2fus%2fchongly-scott-thao-ice-arrest.html&c=17236539725136694153&mkt=en-us
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US citizen says ICE took him at gunpoint in only underwear despite frigid cold and no warrant
Agents eventually realized that he was a U.S. citizen with no criminal record, Thao said, and an hour or two later, they brought him back to his house. There they made him show his ID and then left … Full story: https://www.local10.com/news/national/2026/01/20/us-citizen-says-ice-removed-him-from-his-minnesota-home-in-his-underwear-after-warrantless-search/
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Photo authentically shows ICE agents detaining US citizen in freezing weather
The Department of Homeland Security said agents detained ChongLy Thao, 56, because he matched the description of two men the agency was seeking. Full story: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/us-citizen-detained-freezing-weather-ice/
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Family of Hmong man arrested by ICE says DHS justification for raid is false
ChongLy Scott Thao was underdressed as he was removed in handcuffs from his St. Paul home, though he was not the target of the raid. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/family-hmong-man-arrested-ice-171302070.html
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US citizen with no criminal record arrested by ICE in Minneapolis and marched outside in underwear
ChongLy Thao, 56, was forcibly detained by federal agents on Sunday. His family said they denied him the chance to put on clothes or show his identification. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/us-citizen-with-no-criminal-record-arrested-by-ice-in-minneapolis-and-marched-outside-in-underwear/ar-AA1UAFHP
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ICE broke down St. Paul man’s door, walked him half-naked into the cold
ICE detained ChongLy Scott Thao at his home on St. Paul’s East Side Sunday and dragged him out half-naked into the cold. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/st-paul-east-side-hmong-man-detained-ice-chongly-scott-thao/
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Hmong elder, a U.S. citizen, forced from his home at gunpoint, according to family
ChongLy “Saly” Scott Thao’s toddler grandson was napping on the couch of his St. Paul home when federal immigration agents broke through the door on Sunday and forced their way … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/01/19/st-paul-hmong-elder-a-u-s-citizen-forced-from-his-home-at-gunpoint/
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Elderly Hmong St. Paul citizen arrested by ICE in bitter cold wearing only underwear, blanket
Video from St. Paul’s Eastside shows ICE agents pulling an elderly man from his home. His family says Chongly Scott Thao is a U.S. citizen who was later released after agents confirmed his identity. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/elderly-hmong-st-paul-citizen-224310784.html
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Hmong 50 Festival creates space for unique St. Paul celebration
The Hmong 50 Festival is hosted by the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent and Steve Thao Productions. Organizers say, “This festival is a heartfelt thank you to America and the resiliency of the Hmong … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-50-festival-creates-space-222908269.html
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