Judge denies TRO, allowing ICE agent to leave Texas jail
By The BriefBrief
A federal judge denied Minnesota’s emergency temporary restraining order seeking to block ICE agent Christian Castro’s release from Cameron County Jail. The ruling rejected Minnesota’s request to bar Sheriff Manuel Trevino from releasing Castro while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott decides whether to extradite him to face assault charges.
WHO:U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
WHAT:Denied Minnesota’s temporary restraining order request to prevent ICE agent Christian Castro’s release from Cameron County Jail.
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:Texas
WHY:Minnesota failed to satisfy the requirements for issuing a temporary restraining order, so the court rejected the emergency request.
