ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting released from Texas jail
Updated on: August 27, 2026 / 5:40 PM CDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- ICE officer Christian Castro, charged in a Minneapolis shooting, was released from a Texas jail.
- A federal judge denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to prevent Castro's release.
- The judge found the extradition matter not ripe for adjudication, citing Governor Abbott's pending investigation.
- Minnesota officials expressed concern about Castro potentially fleeing, referencing calls to a woman in Mexico.
- Governor Abbott's press secretary stated Castro would be released but closely monitored, with immediate arrest if deemed a fugitive.