In R. v. Ipeelee, in which two Indigenous men were arrested for drug smuggling at the U.S. border, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that they should NOT be extradited to the United States. Which statement best reflects the basis of this decision?

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The Supreme Court of Canada's decision was based on the principle that the men's Indigenous heritage, which must be considered in sentencing as per Canadian law, would not be taken into account in the United States. This reflects the application of the Gladue principles, which require courts to consider the unique circumstances of Indigenous individuals in sentencing.

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