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FBI Probes Controversial Arrest Amid Racial Profiling Claims

2/19/2026

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The FBI and St. Paul police investigate the January 8 arrest of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a Mexican citizen, after injuries he says were caused by ICE officers.
His attorneys allege racial profiling and say he should not face deportation during the probe.
Minnesota officials are frustrated by the FBI's refusal to share evidence in the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents.

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The FBI and St. Paul police investigate the January 8 arrest of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a Mexican citizen, after injuries he says were caused by ICE officers.
His attorneys allege racial profiling and say he should not face deportation during the probe.
Minnesota officials are frustrated by the FBI's refusal to share evidence in the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents.