Castro Released in Texas Extradition Case

Castro faced Minnesota charges including multiple counts of second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime, with surveillance footage contradicting his initial self-defense claims. Texas Governor Greg Abbott delayed signing Minnesota’s extradition warrant, prompting Minnesota to file a federal suit to compel extradition. A federal judge declined to order Castro’s return or block his release, and Castro reached the 90-day detention limit, resulting in his release from a Cameron County jail. Minnesota officials argued he posed a flight risk, while Abbott’s office waited for an internal investigation into extradition standards. Castro’s release drew political reactions as authorities weigh next steps, including whether extradition will proceed or charges may be pursued in Minnesota or federal courts. The case underscores ongoing tensions between state, federal, and Texas authorities over extradition rules and immigration-enforcement matters.