A federal judge has rejected Minnesota’s attempt to compel Texas to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro, who is facing criminal charges for allegedly shooting a man earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled the lawsuit premature, finding that Texas Governor Greg Abbott had not formally refused extradition. Castro remains in custody in Texas, charged with assault.
Minnesota officials had sought Castro’s extradition, arguing he could flee to Mexico. The state’s lawsuit detailed calls Castro made from jail to a woman in Mexico, discussing plans to marry her and purchase a home there upon his release. These communications fueled concerns about his potential flight risk.
Left-leaning outlets and the Washington Examiner, a lean-right publication, reported on the judge’s decision. No center-leaning outlet reported this story. The ruling allows Castro to remain in Texas custody, pausing Minnesota’s efforts to bring him for trial. The next steps in the case are unclear, as the judge’s decision centered on the timing of the lawsuit rather than the merits of the extradition request itself.
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