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US: ICE Accused of Out-of-Control Tactics - Raiding Home and Dragging Man in Snow

Published January 20, 2026, 10:03
US: ICE Accused of Out-of-Control Tactics - Raiding Home and Dragging Man in Snow

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing criticism for its increasing violence and uncontrolled practices following the tightening of immigration laws under Trump. A recent incident in Minnesota, where ICE agents raided a home and arrested a man without clothes, dragging him through the snow, has sparked outrage and allegations of human rights violations. ChongLy Thao, a US citizen, described his experience as terrifying and humiliating. ICE agents entered his home while he was singing karaoke and took him outside into the cold without allowing him to get dressed. He was released shortly after without explanation or apology. Minnesota has sued Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE officials, seeking to stop the agency's unchecked operations in the state. The lawsuit argues that ICE operations are illegal and unconstitutional, as they arrest US citizens and visa holders without reasonable suspicion. The incident with Thao and Minnesota's lawsuit highlight serious concerns about ICE's impunity and the need for accountability and respect for human rights.