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Castro Near Release as Extradition Battle Rages | Texas News
Christian Castro, an immigration officer arrested in South Texas, is hitting the 90-day pre-extradition detention limit as Minnesota pushes hard to bring him back for a January shooting. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is weighing whether Castro even qualifies as a fugitive — since reports say he was reassigned to Texas by ICE, not fleeing. Minnesota sued the governor, arguing he has a constitutional duty to hand Castro over, while Texas attorneys cite Supreme Court rulings that give governors final say on fugitive status. A federal judge in Brownsville hinted at imminent release past Thursday…
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