Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
Summary
Christian Castro, a former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during an immigration raid in Minnesota, was released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota. Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not sign the extradition warrant, delaying Castro’s return despite Minnesota’s efforts to prosecute him.Key Facts
- Christian Castro is accused of shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg during a Minnesota immigration raid on January 14.
- Castro was charged with lying about the shooting and wrongfully accusing Sosa-Celis and another man of attacking an ICE officer.
- Minnesota issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Castro in May after he was detained in Texas.
- Texas law requires that a person subject to an extradition order must be released if not transferred within 90 days.
- Governor Greg Abbott refused to sign the extradition warrant, citing ongoing investigations and political reasons.
- Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Abbott and requested a restraining order to block Castro’s release.
- The federal immigration operation in Minnesota was led by President Donald Trump and sparked protests.
- Minnesota officials fear Castro may flee the country, as he made calls discussing plans to move to Mexico after release.
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