Ramsey County officials sue Homeland Security over treatment of St. Paul Hmong man

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher are suing the federal government to provide information about the treatment of ChongLy Scott Thao, who was dragged out of his home in January wearing shorts and sandals. The post Ramsey County officials sue Homeland Security over treatment of St. Paul Hmong man appeared first on Sahan Journa

By: Mohamed Ibrahim

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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Ramsey County officials are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to compel the agency to cooperate in a local investigation into how federal agents treated a St. Paul man when they dragged him out of his house in January while he was half-clothed.

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher on Wednesday announced the civil lawsuit, which asks a federal judge to order Homeland Security to cooperate with their investigation, and …

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