He wasn’t charged with a felony, so the federal laws simply aren’t applicable. Driving on a suspended license is at most a misdemeanor, and often just a civil judgement. Here’s the penalty under Hawaiian law:
“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who violates section 286-102, 286-122, 286-130, 286-131, 286-132, 286-133, or 286-134 shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. Any person who violates any other section in this part shall be fined not more than $1,000.”
30 days or $1,000 fine, maximum. They don’t put out interstate warrants or extradite people for that, and it really wouldn’t impact anyone’s potential political career, especially in Chicago.
Interstate flight is a felony.
“Also referred to as the Fugitive Felon Act (18 U.S.C. § 1073) Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution is a United States federal law. Though drawn as a penal statute, and therefore permitting prosecution by the Federal government for its violation, the primary purpose of the Fugitive Felon Act is to permit the Federal government to assist in the location and apprehension of fugitives from state justice. No prior Criminal Division approval is required to authorize unlawful flight complaints in aid of the states. However, the statute expressly requires “formal approval in writing” by a designated Department official before a UFAP violation can be actually prosecuted in federal court. (See USAM 9-69.460.) For information regarding use of a grand jury to locate a fugitive, see USAM 9-11.120. Since the primary purpose of the Act is to assist the states in apprehending fugitives from state justice, the Act should not be applied to the interstate or international flight of federal fugitives. Arrest warrants issued under this act are commonly referred to as “UFAP warrants”.”
“When they ENTER the warrant, they have already SET extradition limits.”