ICE Officer Faces Extradition Standoff | Philadelphia News

An ICE officer accused of firing a gun through a door and falsely reporting a crime is caught in a legal standoff between Minnesota and Texas. Arrested in Texas, he’s now set to be released under state law unless extradition is finalized — but Minnesota fears he’ll flee to Mexico. The governor of Texas says he’s waiting on an internal investigation to confirm if Castro qualifies as a fugitive, sparking accusations from Minnesota’s AG that Texas is creating a sanctuary for criminals. A Texas judge ruled no immediate action can be taken, citing the case isn’t ready for adjudication — leaving the situation in legal limbo with no clear timeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/662fab0ea6f969fb