Judge rejects Minnesota's request to extradite ICE agent from Texas

ICE agent Christian Castro has been charged with criminal offenses after a 2024 immigration raid in Minnesota left a man with a leg injury. Prosecutors allege that Castro fired a warning shot that struck the victim, a 32‑year‑old Minnesota resident, during a routine enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The incident occurred on June 12 in the city of Minneapolis, where agents were attempting to detain individuals suspected of violating immigration laws.

According to the indictment, Castro is accused of assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment. The charge stems from the fact that the shot was fired from a short distance, causing a deep laceration to the victim’s left leg. The victim sustained medical treatment at a local hospital and has since recovered, but the case has prompted scrutiny of ICE’s use of force protocols during raids. The Department of Justice has stated that it will review the circumstances of the raid and the agent’s conduct.

The case is now pending in the Hennepin County District Court, where a judge will determine whether the charges will proceed to trial. The outcome will be significant for both the agency’s operational guidelines and for the broader debate over law enforcement practices in immigration enforcement. The investigation continues as authorities gather additional evidence related to the raid.