Kou Lee

Kou Lee is the co-owner of East Side Thai, a restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota. He gained media attention when a federal ICE agent entered his establishment with a drawn weapon while searching for an individual. Following the incident, Lee expressed his concern on social media about the aggressive tactics used by ICE, which he described as traumatizing for the community. He highlighted the fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement actions in his neighborhood, emphasizing the impact on local families and businesses.