Officials in Ramsey County, Minnesota, have initiated a criminal investigation into the arrest of ChongLy Thao, a U.S. citizen, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The incident, which garnered significant attention, involved Thao being forcibly taken from his home in freezing conditions while dressed in only shorts, Crocs, and a plaid blanket. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi stated that the arrest raises serious allegations of kidnapping, illegal detainment, and false imprisonment, claiming there was no legitimate legal basis for the federal agents to enter Thao's residence. Thao, who has no criminal record, was detained for over an hour in a vehicle before the agents realized their mistake. He was later returned home after it was confirmed he was a U.S. citizen. The ICE operation, known as Operation Metro Surge, aimed to target convicted sex offenders, but Thao stated he had no connection to the individuals sought by the agents. Choi has formally requested evidence from the federal government to aid in the investigation, emphasizing the need for federal cooperation to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Thao's arrest.