Hmong immigrant arrested by ICE in apparent immigration enforcement action

January 21, 2026 • Google News World

A U.S. Citizen Arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

ChongLy Scott Thao, a Hmong immigrant and U.S. citizen, was arrested by ICE on an unspecified date. According to reports, Thao was detained at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Thao’s family claims that he was arrested due to mistaken identity. The exact circumstances of the arrest are not clear.

In one incident, a video surfaced showing Thao being forced outside his home into subfreezing weather while wearing minimal clothing. This event occurred when ICE agents broke into his residence without warning.

Other reports suggest that Thao was detained in his underwear before being taken away by ICE agents.

Thao’s arrest has sparked concerns about the treatment of immigrants and the accuracy of identity verification processes used by law enforcement agencies.

The details surrounding Thao’s arrest are still unclear, but it is reported that he is a U.S. citizen who was targeted due to an alleged mistake in his identification.

Source: Google News World