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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A photo shows ICE agents escorting a U.S. citizen wearing only underwear, shoes, and a blanket out of his St. Paul home in freezing weather.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Snopes confirmed the photograph is authentic. The man, a U.S. citizen, was forcefully removed from his home at gunpoint by ICE agents during a January 2026 incident in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was taken outside in freezing temperatures wearing only underwear, shoes, and a blanket. He was returned to his home about an hour later and no charges were filed. Claims suggesting the photo was staged or misleading are incorrect.
Date: 01/22/2026
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Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check