MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a troubling incident at a Minneapolis hospital, Mexican immigrant Alberto Castañeda Mondragón suffered significant head and facial injuries while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Initially, ICE claimed he attempted to flee and ran headfirst into a wall, but medical staff members disputed this, stating such injuries were inconsistent with their observations.
The healthcare professionals stressed that the severity of his injuries, including multiple skull fractures and brain hemorrhages, could not have resulted from running into a wall. Evidence suggests that his injuries were not accidental, prompting further investigation.
This case has amplified tensions in local hospitals, where ICE agents have increasingly been seen closely monitoring patients. Hospital staff feel compromised in their duties, fearing the agents’ presence could affect patient care.
As the situation unfolds, Castañeda Mondragón continues his recovery, now aware of the substantial challenges ahead, which include physical rehabilitation and concerns regarding his care. The case reflects broader issues surrounding immigration enforcement and the rights of patients in hospitals.
