Summary
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of ChongLy "Scott" Thao by federal immigration officers, viewing it as a possible case of kidnapping. Thao, a U.S. citizen, was taken from his home without a warrant. The Department of Homeland Security has not fully cooperated with the investigation.
Key Facts
- Federal officers arrested ChongLy "Scott" Thao, a Hmong American, without showing a warrant.
- Thao was taken from his home in St. Paul, Minnesota in freezing weather.
- Thao is a U.S. citizen and was eventually returned home after a few hours.
- Ramsey County is investigating the arrest as potential kidnapping, burglary, and false imprisonment.
- The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, has not cooperated with the investigation as of the report.
- ICE said they were looking for two convicted sex offenders, but one of these men was still in prison at the time.
- Videos of the arrest show neighborhood residents protesting against the officers.
