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ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Christian Castro, the agent, has been released from jail as a result of the ruling. The motion was made by officials from Minnesota, who are fighting for his extradition in a case based in Hennepin County.
A judge has denied a motion seeking to keep an ICE agent in jail. Christian Castro, the agent, has been released from jail as a result of the ruling. The motion was made by officials from Minnesota, who are fighting for his extradition in a case based in Hennepin County.
The extradition battle is ongoing, with Minnesota officials seeking to have Castro extradited. The case against him is being pursued in Hennepin County.
Further details about the case and the extradition battle are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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