ICE Detains Mexican National Amid Skull Fractures and Legal Conflict

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a 31-year-old Mexican national, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in St. Paul on Jan 8, 2026, after being found with eight skull fractures requiring ICU care.
Tricia McLaughlin, a Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary, stated the detention was for overstay, but a court filing contradicted this timeline.
Medical findings indicated injuries inconsistent with a simple fall, showing skull fractures on all sides.
St. Paul Police allege the use of a steel baton during the incident.
Delays in evidence recovery could impede investigations due to overwritten business footage after law enforcement delayed requests.
Castañeda Mondragón faces an ICE meeting on Feb 23.

Legal | Medical | Detention

United States | Mexico

Tricia McLaughlin | Alberto Castañeda Mondragón

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