ICE agent charged with lying under oath about Minnesota shooting

Federal prosecutors have charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Christian Castro, with lying under oath to investigators regarding a January shooting in Minnesota. Authorities allege Castro fired through the door of a home, hitting Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, and then lied about the circumstances. Video evidence reportedly contradicts Castro's statement that Sosa-Celis attacked him. Castro also faces state felony charges in Minnesota. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declined to extradite Castro, leading to his release from detention after 90 days. This indictment is a rare move by the Department of Justice under the Trump administration, which has otherwise emphasized broad protections for immigration agents.

An ICE agent, Christian Castro, faces federal charges for allegedly lying about a non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota on January 14. The Department of Homeland Security initially stated Castro fired in self-defense after being attacked by three migrants. However, Minnesota investigators allege Castro fired through a closed door, striking the man in the leg. Castro also faces separate state charges of assault and false reporting. This case is notable as the current justice department rarely accuses federal agents of on-the-job misconduct. The shooting occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.

An ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been federally indicted for lying to investigators about the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. Castro previously faced state charges for assault and false reporting related to the same incident. Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan man, was shot in the leg during "Operation Metro Surge," a Trump administration immigration crackdown. Federal prosecutors initially accused Sosa-Celis of attacking agents, but those charges were dropped due to inconsistent evidence. Sosa-Celis's attorney stated the indictment for false statements covers up an unjustified shooting and criticized the federal government for undercharging the case, claiming civil rights charges were blocked by Justice Department officials.

Former ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from a Texas jail due to an extradition lapse. Castro was accused of a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis on January 14 during an immigration crackdown, where he allegedly fired through a home's front door, hitting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Prosecutors also stated Castro wrongfully accused Sosa-Celis and another man of assaulting an ICE officer. Detained in Texas since May, Castro was freed on Thursday after the 90-day deadline under Texas law for holding a subject of an extradition order expired without his transfer to Minnesota. A federal judge had previously refused to order his return to Minnesota.

An ICE agent, Christian Castro, charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime for shooting a man and then lying about the incident, may be released from a Texas jail on Thursday due to a 90-day detention limit. Minnesota authorities are seeking his extradition for the January 14 shooting, where he allegedly fired through a door, hitting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Texas law mandates his release if not extradited by Thursday. Minnesota's governor and attorney general have sued to compel Texas to return Castro, arguing his release would make extradition difficult. Texas officials contend the lawsuit is premature as Governor Abbott has not yet decided on the extradition request and is conducting an internal investigation to determine if Castro is a "fugitive." A federal judge indicated he was inclined not to prevent Castro's release but would issue an order on Wednesday.

An ICE agent, Christian Castro, is at the center of an extradition dispute between Texas and Minnesota. Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, in January. Minnesota authorities have sought his extradition since his arrest in Texas, but he faces release from a Texas jail due to a 90-day detention limit. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to extradite Castro, citing ongoing investigations into Minnesota social service programs. Minnesota's Attorney General has sued Abbott to prevent Castro's release, arguing the delay is unlawful. A federal judge is considering intervention before Castro's potential release.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott, seeking to compel the extradition of an ICE agent. The agent, Christian Castro, is accused of lying about a nonfatal shooting that occurred in Minneapolis on January 14. Minnesota officials allege Castro fired into the front door of a home, wounding Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Initially, the Trump administration claimed agents acted in self-defense, but video evidence contradicted this, leading federal prosecutors to drop charges against Sosa-Celis and another individual. Governor Abbott has reportedly refused to transfer Castro for trial for nearly three months, prompting Ellison's legal action to ensure the agent faces legal proceedings.

Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro. Castro is charged in Minnesota with wounding a man and lying to justify the shooting during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. Minnesota prosecutors allege Castro fired through a door, hitting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, and then falsely claimed he was attacked. Castro was arrested in Texas in May but has not yet been extradited to face charges. Ellison is seeking a federal judge's order to prevent Castro's release from a Texas jail and to force Governor Abbott to sign the extradition warrant. Ellison warns Castro could flee to Mexico if released.