Alberto Castañeda Mondragón

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón

immigrant Mexico

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón is a 31-year-old Mexican immigrant who made headlines after being hospitalized with severe cranial injuries while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. Following his arrest on January 8, 2023, he was reported to have sustained multiple fractures and traumatic brain injuries under circumstances that raised significant concerns about the treatment he received from ICE agents. Medical staff at Hennepin County Medical Center expressed doubts about the official explanation provided by ICE, suggesting that the nature of his injuries was inconsistent with a self-inflicted incident. Castañeda Mondragón entered the United States in 2022 with valid documentation and had not committed any crimes during his stay, yet he faced detention due to an expired visa. His case has drawn attention to the contentious practices surrounding ICE's presence in hospitals and the treatment of detainees.

Born on Jan 01, 1991 (35 years old)

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Canada Canada: Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was allegedly beaten by immigration officers, resulting in serious injuries. 5

The Globe and Mail: FBI, local Minnesota police probing ICE arrest of Mexican citizen that led to skull fractures

Mexico Mexico: Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a migrant from Mexico, recounts the unjustified beating he received from ICE agents during his arrest. 1

El Universal: Migrante mexicano con 8 fracturas en el cráneo durante arresto de ICE dice que golpiza fue injustificada

Guatemala Guatemala: Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with multiple fractures and claimed to have been dragged and beaten by ICE agents. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El caso del hispano que terminó con fracturas en el cráneo bajo custodia de ICE en Minnesota