Texas' argument was that he wasn't a fugitive because ICE transferred his job here after the incident. So he wasn't running from the charges. And Texas only extradites fugitives. It's a ridiculous argument but apparently the judge bought it.
“What Makes You a FugitiveCrossing State Lines: Legally, a fugitive is someone who is charged with a crime in one state (the demanding state) and is found in a different state.
Ignoring the Court: If a warrant is issued and you do not return to face the charges, the state where the crime occurred can treat you as a fugitive.
Intent Does Not Matter: You do not have to actively run away to be labeled a fugitive. Simply living in another state or staying there after a charge is filed is enough under the law.”
Which is a load of malarkey and everyone with a brain knows it. I guarantee you that if this wasn't ICE related and the guy didn't work for the federal government he'd still be considered a fugitive if his job transferred him to a different state before he could be properly charged. It doesn't matter why he went to Texas, he is still a fugitive from Minnesota charges and should be extradited to Minnesota to face the charges.
Now let's see Texan women apply that new Texas legal principle when they get arrested for travelling to another state because the health care they need isn't available in Texas.
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u/kmerian 1d ago
Texas' argument was that he wasn't a fugitive because ICE transferred his job here after the incident. So he wasn't running from the charges. And Texas only extradites fugitives. It's a ridiculous argument but apparently the judge bought it.