Federal judge denies Minnesota bid to compel extradition of ICE officer from Texas, paving the way for his release

A federal judge denied Minnesota's request to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas, facilitating his potential release from custody. The legal dispute centered on charges regarding a shooting in Minneapolis. Minnesota officials expressed concerns that the agent, identified as Castro, might flee to Mexico, citing jail calls where he discussed marriage and purchasing a home there. The court ultimately sided with Texas, ending an unusual battle between the two states over the agent.