ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by By JACK BROOK, JIM MUSTIAN and MICHAEL BIESECKERJanuary 31, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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A controversy has arisen at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis regarding the circumstances of a Mexican immigrant's severe head injuries. ICE agents brought Alberto Castañeda Mondragón to the hospital, claiming he shattered his skull by intentionally running into a wall while handcuffed during an attempted escape. However, medical staff, including intensive care nurses, questioned this account, finding that the injuries, including facial fractures and brain bleeding, were inconsistent with ICE's explanation. Court documents filed by a lawyer seeking Mondragón's release highlight the discrepancy between the ICE account and the medical assessment. The incident has created tension between ICE and hospital staff.

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