Summary
A U.S. citizen named ChongLy Thao was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota. The agents were searching for two convicted sex offenders and took Thao, who was later released the same day. The incident occurred amid a lawsuit by Minnesota officials against ICE's immigration crackdown.
Key Facts
- ICE agents detained ChongLy Thao, a U.S. citizen, in Minnesota.
- Thao was taken from his home at gunpoint and left outside in his underwear in freezing temperatures.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated the agents were looking for two convicted sex offenders.
- Thao was released later that day with no explanation or apology.
- Minnesota officials have filed a lawsuit to challenge ICE's immigration practices.
- The Trump administration argues that the federal government has broad authority to enforce immigration laws.
