Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accused Gov. Greg Abbott of making Texas a “sanctuary state for violent criminals” amid an extradition dispute involving an ICE agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting. Abbott responded with a fiery warning, calling Ellison’s side “such bad lawyers.”
WHO:Gov. Greg Abbott
WHAT:Abbott taunted Minnesota AG Keith Ellison with a warning over an ICE extradition fight.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Abbott was reacting to Ellison’s accusation tied to an extradition battle involving an ICE agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting.
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