Judge blocks Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer
By The BriefBrief
A judge denied Minnesota’s request to extradite an ICE officer from Texas, allowing the officer to move toward release from custody. Minnesota argued Castro could flee to Mexico, pointing to calls made from jail to a woman in Mexico about marrying her and buying a house after release.
WHO:A judge
WHAT:Denied Minnesota’s bid to extradite an ICE officer from Texas, paving the way for his release from custody.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Texas, USA
WHY:Minnesota sought extradition, arguing the officer could flee to Mexico based on calls made from jail to a woman in Mexico about marrying her and buying a house after release.
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