Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
Updated on: August 26, 2026 / 5:32 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota
TL;DR
- A federal judge denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of ICE agent Christian Castro.
- Castro is sought for extradition for his alleged involvement in a shooting and for lying under oath.
- The judge stated the case was not ripe for adjudication, as Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not made a decision on the extradition warrant.
- Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, are committed to pursuing Castro's extradition.
- Governor Abbott's spokesperson stated the Constitution requires deliberate consideration of extradition requests.