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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged with assault and false reporting in a January shooting in Minneapolis. Ellison argues Abbott has no legal right to refuse the extradition and warns Castro may flee to Mexico if released.
Minnesota Democrats are choosing their Senate nominee in a primary that pits moderate Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration as the central issue. The race is seen as a test of the party's direction ahead of the midterms, while the state also holds primaries for governor and several House seats.
US authorities are investigating a coordinated cyberattack that affected more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota. Initial assessments suggest possible Iranian involvement, though the attribution is not yet definitive. The incident occurs amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
A federal judge has quashed subpoenas from the Trump administration targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and five other state officials. The ruling found the subpoenas were intended to coerce and retaliate against officials for not assisting with federal immigration enforcement. The decision is a setback to the administration's investigation of immigration policy critics.
The US Justice Department indicted 15 activists in Minnesota on June 3, linking them to the antifa movement and accusing them of conspiring to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The charges follow a controversial immigration crackdown operation that led to civilian deaths and widespread criticism.
