Authorities in Minnesota are investigating the detention of a U.S. citizen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a potential kidnapping, burglary, and false imprisonment. The citizen, ChongLy “Scott” Thao, was reportedly taken from his home without a warrant and driven around by ICE agents before being returned. Local officials are seeking information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the incident and have indicated a grand jury may be convened. The DHS maintains its agents were executing a warrant and acting within protocol, while the county attorney insists the investigation is solely to seek the truth.
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A U.S. citizen, Sunny Naqvi, was detained by Homeland Security at O’Hare International Airport after returning from an overseas trip. Despite her phone’s location pinging at the Broadview facility, family members were told by agents that she was not in custody. Naqvi spent nearly two days in detention before being released at a facility in Wisconsin, requiring her to hitchhike to a hotel to reunite with her family. This incident has raised concerns about unlawful detainment and the treatment of U.S. citizens by federal agencies.
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A Salem woman, identified as Maria by her labor union, was reportedly injured during an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on January 29. According to a 911 call placed by her daughter, Marlene, ICE agents broke Maria’s car window and “flopped” her to the ground, despite her repeatedly stating she was a U.S. citizen. Maria suffered a concussion, torn rotator cuff, and bruised ribs from the incident. Union officials allege racial profiling and that agents left after confirming her citizenship with her passport.
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John Q. Hosedrinker