Hofstra lawprof Julian Ku blogs in Opinion Juris in response to a Wall Street Journal editorial:
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting, essentially right, but somewhat overbroad editorial ($) on the upcoming Medellin case before the Supreme Court.
Medellin, most of you no doubt recall, will consider the domestic legal effect of an International Court of Justice judgment finding the U.S. in violation of its treaty obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. In particular, the ICJ has ordered the U.S. to provide review and reconsideration for foreigners (particularly
Mexicans) who were convicted of capital crimes and sentenced to death but whose initial arrest violated their treaty obligations. . . .
I’m not an expert on the subject, but if you’re interested in it, read Julian’s post for more details.
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