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Texas Governor Blocks Minnesota Extradition | Odessa News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is stalling Minnesota’s push to extradite immigration officer Christian Castro, arguing Castro may not be a fugitive since he was reassigned to Texas by ICE. Abbott’s legal team contends the 90-day detention limit doesn’t apply to his review period, setting up a high-stakes court showdown. The case has turned political, with Abbott publicly criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and ordering an investigation into whether extradition even applies — while Minnesota seeks to keep Castro detained beyond the standard window, fearing he’ll flee. The situation stems from…
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