Mexico files U.S. death penalty complaint

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2003

The Mexican government on Thursday accused the United States of violating the rights of Mexican nationals on death row in the U.S.

In a complaint filed with the International Court of Justice, Mexico asked for the sentences of 54 nationals to be commuted. The complaint said the U.S. is violating an international treaty that requires Mexican defendants to be treated fairly in American courts.

Get the Story:
U.S. Challenged By Mexico on Death Penalty (The Washington Post 1/10)

Relevant Links:
International Court of Justice - http://www.icj-cij.org

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