Minnesota vs Texas Over ICE Agent | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s AG Keith Ellison is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, accused of assault and filing a false report in Minneapolis. Castro, currently jailed in Texas near the border, faces imminent release under state law—prompting Ellison to act before he vanishes. Despite prior smooth extraditions from Texas, Ellison insists justice demands Castro face charges in Minnesota, emphasizing that no official is above the law. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty agrees, calling the lawsuit unnecessary but necessary given Abbott’s alleged refusal…