Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-191) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- A heinous crime -- A failure to act -- Mexico intervenes -- The World Court weighs in -- A ray of hope -- Texas rebels -- The aftermath -- The United States, the death penalty, and international law.
Summary
"This book tells the story of Medellín v. Texas, showing how the Court's 2008 ruling grappled with the complex question of how a united republic that respects the dual sovereignty of its constituent parts struggles to comply with its international obligations. But this is also a story of international human rights and the anomalous position of the United States regarding the death penalty compared to other nations. In the closing chapters, the author explores the aftermath of the execution, including the continued effort of Mexico to seek justice for its nationals"-- Provided by publisher.
