Minnesota sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Summary
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force him to send back an ICE agent, Christian Castro, who is charged with assault and lying about a shooting in Minneapolis. Minnesota accuses Governor Abbott of refusing to approve Castro’s extradition despite a court order and a formal request from Minnesota’s governor.Key Facts
- Christian Castro, an ICE agent, is charged with second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime after shooting a man’s leg in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.
- A Minnesota judge found enough evidence to charge Castro and issued a nationwide arrest warrant.
- Texas Rangers arrested Castro in Texas, and a local judge ordered him detained for extradition.
- Minnesota requested Castro’s extradition on May 29, but Texas Governor Abbott has not approved it.
- Minnesota sues Governor Abbott, claiming his refusal violates federal and Texas laws.
- The lawsuit also names Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino for not making Castro available for extradition.
- Minnesota seeks a court order to stop the sheriff from releasing Castro.
- Texas officials have not publicly responded to the lawsuit.
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