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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to delegates and attendees at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on June 12 in Houston. EDDIE GASPAR/ The Texas Tribune

Abbott asks court to reject bid to force extradition of ICE officer

Gov. Greg Abbott has asked a federal judge to reject Minnesota’s effort to force the extradition of an immigration officer arrested in Texas, saying he has “serious concerns” whether the officer is actually a fugitive from justice.Abbott said state officials are still investigating whether Christian Castro, who is being held in Cameron County Jail, can be classified as a fugitive because he didn’t flee Minnesota but was apparently reassigned to Texas by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Minnesota is also seeking a court order keeping Castro in custody beyond Thursday for fear he would “flee and avoid prosecution.” In Texas, people awaiting ...

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