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Sovereign Immunity Not Waived by Federal Extradition Act

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the Federal Extradition Act does not waive a state's sovereign immunity. This action was filed by St. Charles County, Missouri (County), seeking $5,421.86 from the State of Wisconsin for costs incurred for jailing a Wisconsin fugitive pending extradition.

The County contended ...

 

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