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If One State Does Not Have a Death Penalty, Can

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If one state does not have a death penalty, can that state refuse to return a fugitive to face a possible death penalty in another state?


A) Yes; it is a moral obligation.
B) No; according to Article IV of the U.S. Constitution, states must respect and uphold the extradition laws of other states.
C) No; Congress has approved the death penalty for all states.
D) No; death penalty cases take precedent over other criminal cases.
E) Yes; but this is true only if the federal court intervenes and orders the prisoner's transfer.

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