Andrew Mahaleris

Republican

Press Secretary to the Governor of Texas • Texas

Press secretary to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Statements (2)

Re: Texas Lets an ICE Agent Charged With Four Felonies in Minnesota Walk Out of Jail Rather Than Extradite Him — and Minnesota’s Attorney General Says Greg Abbott Has Turned Texas Into "a Sanctuary State for Accused Felons"

Sep 3, 2026

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State law enforcement stands ready and willing to assist federal partners in facilitating Mr. Castro's arrest if needed.

🔗NBC News

Aug 25, 2026

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The Constitution requires deliberate consideration of extradition requests and tasks Governor Abbott to 'decide, upon such evidence as he may deem satisfactory' whether 'the person demanded is a fugitive'.

🔗Texastribune