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Minnesota’s Attorney General is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who allegedly shot a man in Minneapolis during an immigration raid—now held in a Texas jail since May. Prosecutors say Castro lied about being attacked, claiming he defended himself with a broomstick and snow shovel, evidence that contradicts his story. Minnesota argues this is a constitutional duty under a 1987 Supreme Court ruling, making extradition mandatory—not optional. With Texas law allowing Castro to be released by August 26th, Minnesota is rushing to get a court order to prevent his release and has already sent a final deadline warning to Abbott, which went unmet, triggering the lawsuit. This rare legal showdown highlights a breakdown in interstate cooperation over a case that could set a precedent for how states handle fugitive agents.

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