ChongLy Thao
ChongLy Thao is a 56-year-old Laotian-American citizen who made headlines after being forcefully apprehended by ICE agents during a raid at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, while he was singing karaoke. The incident occurred on January 18, 2023, when armed agents entered his residence, apprehended him in sub-zero temperatures wearing only shorts and a blanket, and later released him without explanation. Thao, who immigrated to the United States at the age of four and became a citizen in 1991, expressed feelings of fear, shame, and anger following the encounter, which raised concerns about ICE's enforcement practices in urban areas.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 94,595 | $340,000 | 330$ |
| Totals | 2 | 165,224,594 | 129,824 | $3,040,000 | 1,731$ |
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United Kingdom:
Over the weekend, they forced their way into the home of 56-year-old US citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao, and led him outside in his underwear in subfreezing conditions.
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Vietnam:
ChongLy Thao, a 56-year-old Laotian-American, was taken by ICE agents while singing karaoke at home.
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