Authorities Probe ICE Arrest Resulting in Skull Fractures

FBI and St. Paul police investigating incident involving Mexican citizen

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of a Mexican citizen by immigration officers last month, seeking to identify what caused the individual to fall and hit his head against a concrete wall, resulting in skull fractures.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns about the use of force by immigration enforcement officers and the treatment of undocumented immigrants in custody. The investigation aims to determine if the officers acted within protocol or if excessive force was used.

The details

According to reports, the Mexican citizen was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in St. Paul, Minnesota last month. During the arrest, the individual allegedly suffered skull fractures after falling and hitting his head against a concrete wall. The FBI and St. Paul police are now investigating the incident to identify the cause of the injuries and determine if the officers acted appropriately.

  • The incident occurred last month in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The players

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Mexican citizen

An individual of Mexican nationality who was arrested by ICE officers and suffered skull fractures during the incident.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the primary investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice.

St. Paul Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in St. Paul, Minnesota that is assisting in the investigation.

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What’s next

The investigation by the FBI and St. Paul police is ongoing to determine the cause of the individual's injuries and whether the ICE officers acted within protocol.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about the treatment of undocumented immigrants by immigration enforcement agencies and the need for thorough investigations into allegations of excessive force or misconduct.