An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged in connection with the shooting of a man in Minnesota has been released from a Texas jail after a judge declined to order his extradition.
The ruling means the officer will not be immediately transferred to Minnesota to face the charges.
The case now moves forward as prosecutors in Minnesota determine their next legal steps.
The shooting prompted scrutiny because of the officer’s federal immigration-enforcement role and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not indicated whether Minnesota prosecutors will seek another warrant or pursue additional proceedings to secure his return.
Further court action is expected as officials work to resolve the jurisdictional dispute and advance the criminal case.