Judge won't order Texas to turn ICE officer over to Minnesota for prosecution

A federal judge declined Wednesday to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota to face charges of assaulting a migrant, siding with Gov. Greg Abbott, who says he needs more time to decide whether to comply.
Judge won't order Texas to turn ICE officer over to Minnesota for prosecution

A federal judge has refused to compel Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota for prosecution on assault charges. The decision favors Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who requested additional time to determine his response to the extradition demand. The officer is accused of assaulting a migrant.

  • A federal judge denied an order for Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota.
  • The officer faces charges of assaulting a migrant.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested more time to decide on compliance.
  • The judge sided with Governor Abbott’s request for additional time.
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