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Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points Castro's release is expected soon, as he has been detained for nearly 90 days, which is the maximum allowed under Texas law without extradition. The charges against him are related to a shooting that occurred on January 14.
A federal judge made a decision regarding the extradition of Christian Castro, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Castro is facing charges in Minnesota, including assault and falsely reporting a crime. He has been in custody in Brownsville, Texas, since his arrest. The charges against him are related to a shooting that occurred on January 14.
Further details about the case are available, including the efforts of Minnesota authorities to have Castro extradited. A request for a temporary restraining order was filed by Minnesota's attorney general.
Castro's release is expected soon, as he has been detained for nearly 90 days, which is the maximum allowed under Texas law without extradition.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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