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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

Judge denies Minnesota request to keep ICE agent in Texas jail during extradition dispute

A federal judge denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to keep ICE agent Christian Castro in a Texas jail, allowing his release while the state continues to seek his extradition. Castro is currently held in Cameron County, Texas, on charges related to a January shooting in Minneapolis, but Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not yet signed the necessary extradition paperwork.

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Why It Matters

The court's decision allows an individual charged with multiple felonies in Minnesota to be released from custody in Texas, potentially impacting the ability of Minnesota prosecutors to secure his presence for trial.

Key Facts

  • Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. denied Minnesota's petition for a temporary restraining order to keep Christian Castro in jail.
  • Christian Castro is scheduled for release from Cameron County Jail on Thursday.
  • Texas law limits the detention of individuals held for extradition to 90 days.
  • Castro has been detained in Texas since late May.
  • Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime in Minnesota.
  • The charges stem from a January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge.
  • Minnesota officials allege Castro is a flight risk due to communications with a person in Mexico.
  • Governor Greg Abbott has not yet signed the extradition warrant, citing a need for review by the Texas Secretary of State.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly in discussions with Minnesota prosecutors regarding potential federal charges against Castro.

Who's Mentioned

locationCameron County Jail“Facility where Castro was detained”personKeith Ellison“Minnesota Attorney General”personJulio Cesar Sosa-Celis“Victim of the shooting in Minneapolis”personMary Moriarty“Hennepin County Attorney”personGreg Abbott“Governor of Texas”personChristian Castro“ICE agent charged with assault and false reporting”personFernando Rodriguez Jr.“Federal judge who denied the restraining order”