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Public disputes concerning sentencing, incarceration, prison conditions, probation and parole, reentry, and the policies and institutions that govern how the criminal justice system treats people who are charged, convicted or formerly incarcerated.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. representative from Texas
Statement summary
Castro says losing an election is not grounds for asylum, says the Trump administration is giving Flávio Bolsonaro safe haven, and says it owes Congress answers on its role in helping him flee Brazil in contravention of Brazilian law.
“Losing an election is not grounds for asylum. Yet the Trump Administration is giving Flávio Bolsonaro safe haven in the United States.”
Castro objects to what he calls U.S. safe haven for Bolsonaro and demands answers from the administration. His asylum framing and his allegation of U.S. assistance with the departure are his assertions; this post does not establish an asylum grant or U.S. operational involvement.
The conduct under scrutiny is Bolsonaro leaving Brazil and being welcomed by the United States. Castro condemns what he calls U.S. safe haven and challenges the administration's involvement.
Role at the time: U.S. representative for Texas's 20th District
Statement summary
Castro criticizes the ruling as a departure from constitutional protections.
“violates the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which protects everyone.”
Castro criticizes the detention ruling and calls it unconstitutional. His broader description is his assessment of the decision.
The case concerns detaining these petitioners during removal proceedings without the individualized bond hearings they seek. Castro criticizes the ruling as a departure from constitutional protections.
