Hmong immigrant arrested by ICE, faces deportation proceedings as US citizen

January 21, 2026 • Google News World

A US Citizen Arrested by ICE in Minnesota

ChongLy Scott Thao, a Hmong immigrant and US citizen, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

According to reports, Thao was detained by ICE agents who broke into his residence without warning. The incident occurred on [date] when the agents entered Thao’s home and took him into custody.

Thao has stated that he was arrested over mistaken identity, claiming that he had been mistakenly identified as someone else. His family corroborated this account, stating that they were unaware of any outstanding warrants or immigration issues related to Thao.

During the detention, Thao reported being forced outside his home in his underwear into subfreezing weather conditions. This incident has sparked concerns about the treatment of immigrants by ICE agents.

Thao’s arrest was confirmed by multiple news sources, including The New York Times, BBC, Reuters, CBS News, and The Guardian.

Source: Google News World