Minnesota AG Targets Texas and ICE Agent in Politically Charged Lawsuit
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott, demanding the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces assault and false-reporting charges in Minnesota.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison escalated tensions with Texas on Tuesday by filing a lawsuit to prevent the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office from releasing ICE agent Christian Castro, and to force Governor Greg Abbott to sign an extradition warrant. This move is the latest example of left-wing officials targeting law enforcement and undermining cooperation between states, as Ellison seeks to bring Castro to Minnesota over charges of assault and false reporting stemming from a January 14 shooting in Minneapolis involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
The criminal complaint alleges that Castro discharged his weapon at a Minneapolis residence, injuring a man and leaving a bullet in a child’s bedroom wall, before allegedly providing inaccurate information to investigators. Castro was detained by Minneapolis prosecutors eleven days after charges were filed, but under Texas law, he is eligible for release after 90 days in custody—a standard legal procedure.
Ellison, known for his aggressive stance against law enforcement, told reporters that without extradition, Castro could be released next week and might leave the country from the border town where he is being held. He insisted, "Christian Castro has been charged with breaking the law in Minnesota. He must face justice in Minnesota. Gov. Abbott should have granted Gov. Walz’s extradition request long ago and is required to do so now."
However, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty called the lawsuit unnecessary, pointing out that Texas officials have previously extradited three unrelated defendants to Minnesota without issue and have been cooperative with local prosecutors. She added that the matter should not be controversial. Despite this, Ellison continues to pressure Governor Abbott, accusing him of refusing to honor the extradition request, further politicizing the process and targeting a federal agent.