A Mexican immigrant's skull was fractured in eight places during an arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, leaving him with severe brain injuries that have left him disoriented and struggling to recall his past.
The 31-year-old, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, said the beatings began as soon as he was arrested on January 8th outside a shopping center. He claims the officers were unprovoked in their aggression, despite having no prior record of violent behavior. The incident has sparked outrage among Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders who have called for an investigation into Castañeda Mondragón's treatment.
Castañeda Mondragón, who was working as a driver and roofer in the US, was taken to an emergency room after being dragged from his friend's car by ICE agents. He suffered multiple skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages, according to court documents. Despite receiving medical attention, he remains hospitalized with ongoing treatment for his traumatic brain injuries.
The incident highlights concerns about the use of force by federal immigration officers in the US. Training materials and police use-of-force policies emphasize that batons can only be used on individuals who pose a threat to the officer or others. However, Castañeda Mondragón claims the officers struck him repeatedly with an ASP, a telescoping baton, which can cause serious injuries.
The incident has also raised questions about accountability within ICE and the US government's handling of immigration cases. Lawmakers have called for investigations into Castañeda Mondragón's treatment, while some community leaders have expressed support for his family, who rely on him financially.
As Castañeda Mondragón begins his long recovery, he faces uncertain prospects for his future in the US. His injuries have left him with memory loss and balance problems that could impact his ability to work. Despite these challenges, he remains hopeful about staying in the country and providing for his loved ones.
The 31-year-old, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, said the beatings began as soon as he was arrested on January 8th outside a shopping center. He claims the officers were unprovoked in their aggression, despite having no prior record of violent behavior. The incident has sparked outrage among Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders who have called for an investigation into Castañeda Mondragón's treatment.
Castañeda Mondragón, who was working as a driver and roofer in the US, was taken to an emergency room after being dragged from his friend's car by ICE agents. He suffered multiple skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages, according to court documents. Despite receiving medical attention, he remains hospitalized with ongoing treatment for his traumatic brain injuries.
The incident highlights concerns about the use of force by federal immigration officers in the US. Training materials and police use-of-force policies emphasize that batons can only be used on individuals who pose a threat to the officer or others. However, Castañeda Mondragón claims the officers struck him repeatedly with an ASP, a telescoping baton, which can cause serious injuries.
The incident has also raised questions about accountability within ICE and the US government's handling of immigration cases. Lawmakers have called for investigations into Castañeda Mondragón's treatment, while some community leaders have expressed support for his family, who rely on him financially.
As Castañeda Mondragón begins his long recovery, he faces uncertain prospects for his future in the US. His injuries have left him with memory loss and balance problems that could impact his ability to work. Despite these challenges, he remains hopeful about staying in the country and providing for his loved ones.
ICE needs to get their act together, a skull fracture in 8 places? That's just cruel. 
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón is lucky to be alive. I mean what's going on with these officers? They're supposed to be protecting people not beating them up. 
And the fact that they dragged him from his friend's car? Unbelievable! 
He needs help and support, not a baton to the head. 
Can't we just treat each other humanely? 
i'm literally shaking just thinking about it... how can people be so heartless? like, what's the point of even having laws if you're gonna ignore them? my grandma used to always say "justice should always have a face" but in cases like this one, it feels like the system is more interested in punishing people for being here without papers than actually helping them... and now this guy's life is literally hanging by a thread 
. I mean, eight skull fractures? That's like something out of a movie 
. You're telling me they dragged him from his friend's car and then started beating him with a baton? That's just unacceptable 
.
? Did they not have any evidence or something? It's just common sense, if you're gonna arrest someone, make sure you've got a reason to do it 
.
. I hope he gets the help he needs and can recover from these injuries 
. And as for the government and ICE, they need to be held accountable for this kind of stuff 
. It's just not right.
Alberto's story needs to be told loud & clear, ICE gotta get their act together, use of force on innocent people like this? can't be right 
Federal law needs to change ASAP, make it clear that using batons on anyone without a reason is not acceptable 
. The man's family need support, he been through traumatic brain injuries & still trying to recover... it's hard to even imagine what they're goin thru