Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
Summary
Minnesota’s attorney general is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE agent charged with shooting a man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The agent, Christian Castro, was arrested in Texas but has not been transferred to Minnesota for trial due to Texas officials delaying the process.Key Facts
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
- The goal is to make Texas extradite ICE agent Christian Castro to Minnesota for trial.
- Castro is charged with shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during an immigration crackdown.
- The shooting happened on January 14 during President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign.
- Initial government claims said agents acted in self-defense, but video evidence contradicted this.
- Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Sosa-Celis, and ICE agents involved were put on leave.
- Castro faces state charges including second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime.
- Minnesota fears Castro might flee to Mexico if released in Texas.
- Texas law allows Castro to be released after 90 days if extradition isn't approved.
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