Texas's Fugitive Interference Leaves a Trail of Accountability Erosion The Trump administration's immigration policies have sparked controversy and outrage, but one disturbing trend has emerged: state officials are increasingly willing to shield their federal counterparts from accountability.
This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office refused Minnesota's extradition request for ICE Agent Christian Castro, who is accused of firing a gun into a Minneapolis home, injuring a migrant in the process.
The implications of this decision go far beyond Castro's individual case.