Extradition Requested in Minnesota for ICE Agent Detained in Cameron County
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
An ICE agent remains detained in Cameron County as Texas and Minnesota face a legal dispute over his extradition. Christian Castro is accused of a shooting that occurred during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, August 25, a federal judge in Brownsville heard arguments to determine whether Castro should remain in custody while Minnesota seeks his extradition. The judge stated that he would issue his decision on Wednesday, just as the legal period for holding Castro in Texas without completing the extradition process is about to expire. The shooting took place on January 14 of this year during a federal operation called 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minneapolis. According to the criminal complaint, Castro chased a man to a residence and allegedly fired through the door, injuring Julio César Sosa-Celis in the leg and hitting the wall of a child's bedroom. The accused claims he was attacked and shot out of fear for his safety. However, investigators say that videos of the incident contradict parts of his account. Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one for allegedly falsely reporting a crime. On May 29, the Texas Rangers arrested Castro in Cameron County, where he remains detained. Minnesota has requested his extradition, but Governor Greg Abbott has yet to sign the order for his transfer. Abbott has questioned whether Castro can be legally considered a fugitive, while Minnesota has rejected that argument and has gone to federal court to push for the extradition. On Wednesday, August 26, the judge is expected to determine whether Castro will continue to be held in custody while his possible transfer to Minnesota is resolved.
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