Minnesota sues Texas Gov. Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent Castro

Published Aug 18, 06:49 PM UTC

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro. Castro faces charges of assault and falsely reporting a crime for the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis, during a Trump administration crackdown. Prosecutors allege Castro shot at a home, hitting Sosa-Celis in the leg and lodging a bullet in a child's bedroom wall, then lied to police. Castro was arrested in Cameron County, Texas, in May but could be released next week under a 90-day detention limit, potentially allowing him to flee to Mexico. Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty argue the extradition is legally required and criticize Abbott's delay, suggesting it may be politically motivated to protect ICE agents from prosecution. The lawsuit highlights tensions between state and federal immigration enforcement.

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Original headline: Minnesota Sues Texas Governor Over Refusal to Extradite ICE Agent

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