According to Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, what must occur if a fugitive flees to another state and the governor of the state from which he fled requests his return?

a. The charges must be transferred to the state to which the fugitive fled.
b. There is no provision for this situation in Article IV.
c. The fugitive must be transferred to a third state.
d. The fugitive must be turned over to federal authorities.
e. The fugitive must be returned to the state from which he fled.


Ans: e. The fugitive must be returned to the state from which he fled.

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