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Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime related to a Minneapolis shooting.
- Castro was arrested in Texas 11 days after being charged in Minnesota for shooting a man in the leg and providing false information to police.
- Ellison seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent Castro’s release under Texas law, fearing he may flee the U.S. from the border town where he is held.
- Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized the need for a lawsuit, noting Texas has cooperated in extraditing other defendants to Minnesota without issue.
- Ellison accused Governor Abbott of refusing to honor Minnesota’s extradition request despite ongoing communication.
