ICE Brutality Against Alberto Castañeda Mondragón

Alberto Castaneda Mondragon, a Mexican immigrant, was severely beaten by United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during his arrest in United States — Minnesota, on January 8. He suffered eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages, leading to significant memory loss and physical disabilities. ICE officers initially claimed Alberto Castaneda Mondragon ran headfirst into a brick wall, an account medical staff at United States — Hennepin County, Minnesota immediately doubted. A federal judge later ruled his arrest unlawful and ordered his release. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from United States — Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, Senator Tina Smith, and Representatives Morrisons and Betty McCollum, who are calling for investigations into ICE's conduct. The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, has not commented on the injuries but announced a rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis. Alberto Castaneda Mondragon, who has no criminal record, plans to file a police report.