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Minnesota ICE Officer Extradition Rejected

Updated 2026-08-26 22:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A federal judge in Texas rejected Minnesota's request to extradite an ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant during Operation Metro Surge. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles over immigration enforcement.

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A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected a push from Minnesota officials to force the extradition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant in the leg during the height of "Operation Metro Surge" earlier this year. Christian Castro, 52, h
2026-08-26 21:53 UTC
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