Tag: Thao
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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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Hmong elder, a US citizen, forced from his home at gunpoint, according to family
DHS said agents were looking for two convicted sex offenders who both have final orders of removal from an immigration judge ChongLy “Saly” Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen and Hmong elder, … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/hmong-elder-a-us-citizen-forced-from-his-home-at-gunpoint-according-to-family
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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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![niam nkauj kub kaw – Mang Vang ft. AB Thao [Official MV 2025-26]](https://www.hmoob.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/niam-nkauj-kub-kaw-mang-vang-ft-ab-thao-official-mv-2025-26.jpg)
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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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![Ib Hmo – Uni Thao [ Official MV ] New Song 2025](https://www.hmoob.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ib-hmo-uni-thao-official-mv-new-song-2025.jpg)
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Milwaukee Hmong youth preserve culture through national storytelling initiative
Here’s a display table with items representing Hmong film producer, Kou Thao. Hmong American Peace Academy student, Lydia Thao, dedicated her 2892 exibit to his story. Local Hmong youth recently … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-06-25/hmong-youth-capture-hmong-culture-in-milwaukee-through-national-storytelling-initiative
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In Minnesota, this man helped pave the way for Hmong Americans in politics
Cy Thao served St. Paul as a lawmaker in the Minnesota House of Representatives. His election in 2002 made him the second Hmong American lawmaker to serve in a state Legislature anywhere in the … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/28/former-minnesota-lawmaker-cy-thao-paved-the-way-for-hmong-politicians