# Minnesota drops suit after arresting ICE officer in Minneapolis

> Christian Castro was arrested in Minneapolis, ending a legal fight over his extradition from Texas.
- Title: Minnesota drops suit after arresting ICE officer in…
- Summary: Christian Castro was arrested in Minneapolis, ending a legal fight over his extradition from Texas. Minnesota arrested ICE officer Christian Castro in…
- Keywords: christian castro, greg abbott, minnesota, texas, ice, extradition, julio sosa-celis, keith ellison, mary moriarty, minneapolis, shooting, assault charges
- Source: The Texas Tribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17464663/texas-minnesota-extradition-ice-christian-castro-arrest
- Author: Alex Nguyen
- Published: 2026-09-17T15:18:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christian castro, greg abbott, minnesota, texas, ice, extradition, julio sosa-celis, keith ellison, mary moriarty, minneapolis, shooting, assault charges
## Minnesota arrests ICE officer
Minnesota officials arrested Christian Castro in Minneapolis on Wednesday and dropped their lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott the next day.
## Abbott blocked extradition for months
A federal judge sided with Abbott, who argued Castro wasn't a fugitive because ICE reassigned him to Texas rather than him fleeing Minnesota.
## Shot through a closed door
Castro is accused of firing through a Minneapolis house door during an ICE operation, hitting Julio Sosa-Celis in the leg.
## Lied about the attack
Castro told investigators the men attacked him, but video refuted that claim. He faces four assault counts and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
## Released after 90 days
Castro was released from a Cameron County jail on Aug. 27 because Texas law prohibits holding people awaiting extradition longer than 90 days.
## Federal court appearance brought him back
Castro returned to Minnesota for a Sept. 18 federal court hearing, where he was arrested. He faces separate state and federal charges.

> Gov. Abbott's attempt to shield Mr. Castro from accountability has failed. We look forward to commencing our prosecution.
## Minnesota declares victory
Attorney General Keith Ellison dismissed the lawsuit, saying he hopes to never file another like it but won't hesitate to seek justice for Minnesotans.

> Governor Abbott followed the Constitution. Minnesota tried to commandeer the Governor's authority. A federal judge said no, and Minnesota lost.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota arrested ICE officer Christian Castro in Minneapolis after Gov. Abbott refused extradition for months, ending their legal battle.