ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected
Summary
An ICE officer named Christian Castro, charged with shooting a man and lying about the incident in Minneapolis, was released from jail in Texas after a judge denied Minnesota’s request to send him back. Minnesota officials want to extradite Castro, but Texas Governor Greg Abbott is still deciding whether to approve it.Key Facts
- Christian Castro, an ICE agent, is charged with shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis on January 14.
- Castro allegedly fired through a door, injuring Sosa-Celis and then lied about the event.
- Minnesota issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Castro in May, and he was arrested in Texas on May 29.
- Minnesota wants Texas to extradite Castro, meaning to send him back for trial.
- Texas law requires Castro’s release after 90 days in jail if extradition isn’t approved.
- A Texas judge ruled he cannot force Castro’s return or order Governor Abbott to approve extradition yet.
- Governor Abbott is reviewing whether Castro legally counts as a fugitive before making a decision.
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to continue legal efforts to keep Castro in custody.
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