"Prosecutors in Minnesota are investigating whether some of the most infamous images of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities earlier this year actually captured a kidnapping, when US citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao was filmed being taken from his home by federal agents in freezing temperatures, wearing only his underwear with a blanket wrapped around him."
"Ramsey Country Attorney John Choi, whose jurisdiction covers Saint Paul, where Thao was arrested in January, said at a press conference Monday that he has requested information from the Department of Homeland Security about the man's arrest."
"Sheriff Bob Fletcher stated, 'There are many facts we don't know yet, but there's one that we do know. And that is that Mr. Thao is and has been an American citizen. There's not a dispute over that.'"
"Officials said they are investigating whether the agents could face criminal charges for kidnapping, burglary, and false imprisonment, as Thao's arrest occurred without a warrant and involved the use of force."
ChongLy Thao, a US citizen, was forcibly taken from his home by federal agents in freezing temperatures while wearing only underwear. Prosecutors in Minnesota are investigating the incident, which may involve charges of kidnapping and false imprisonment. Thao's arrest occurred without a warrant, and agents did not allow his family to provide proof of his citizenship. Officials confirm Thao's citizenship status, and there are concerns regarding the legality of the agents' actions during the arrest.
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