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U.S. broke international law by executing Mexican national, says U.N. - CNN.com
Humberto Leal Garcia Jr., 38, was convicted of raping and killing a 16-year-old girl.STORY HIGHLIGHTS
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says U.S. breached international law
Humberto Leal Garcia, a Mexican national, was not granted consular access
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay of execution
Leal was not informed of his right to contact the Mexican consulate upon his arrest
(CNN) -- The United States breached international law by executing a Mexican national without having granted him consular access, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said Friday.
Navi Pillay, in a statement, said she deeply regrets the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia, after a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court denied him a stay of execution Thursday night.
"The execution of Mr. Leal Garcia places the U.S. in breach of international law," said Pillay, who is on an official mission in Mexico. "What the state of Texas has done in this case is imputable in law to the U.S. and engages the United States' international responsibility."
Pillay said Leal was not granted consular access, which -- as a foreign national -- was his right under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
The denial of access raises concerns about whether Leal got a fair trial, Pillay said.
This one sort of slid by with all the hoopla about other things. But when I first read about this in the news, I REALLY thought Texas would hold up a little while to let this get worked out.
I realize there is most likely a message they wanted to send to their next door neighbor, but is this really the way?
Republicans only have contempt for anything "foreign".
"Unintended Consequence" tells you they have put Americans in other countries in jeopardy. As if they care.
Personally, I think Texas did the right thing. I don't really care what the UN thinks, says or does. They are a toothless, parasitic organization devoted to destroying American hegemony.
So the US is in violation of Int'l law? OK. What are they going to do about it? Nothing. They have no power whatsoever. NONE. Period.
It is time to de-fund the UN, sell the land in NYC, and put up a Starbucks.
no it won't. thanks for playing, though.U.S. broke international law by executing Mexican national, says U.N. - CNN.com
Humberto Leal Garcia Jr., 38, was convicted of raping and killing a 16-year-old girl.STORY HIGHLIGHTS
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says U.S. breached international law
Humberto Leal Garcia, a Mexican national, was not granted consular access
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay of execution
Leal was not informed of his right to contact the Mexican consulate upon his arrest
(CNN) -- The United States breached international law by executing a Mexican national without having granted him consular access, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said Friday.
Navi Pillay, in a statement, said she deeply regrets the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia, after a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court denied him a stay of execution Thursday night.
"The execution of Mr. Leal Garcia places the U.S. in breach of international law," said Pillay, who is on an official mission in Mexico. "What the state of Texas has done in this case is imputable in law to the U.S. and engages the United States' international responsibility."
Pillay said Leal was not granted consular access, which -- as a foreign national -- was his right under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
The denial of access raises concerns about whether Leal got a fair trial, Pillay said.
This one sort of slid by with all the hoopla about other things. But when I first read about this in the news, I REALLY thought Texas would hold up a little while to let this get worked out.
I realize there is most likely a message they wanted to send to their next door neighbor, but is this really the way?
When the same exact thing happens to an American overseas..this is going to be a big fat "I told ya so..".
Republicans only have contempt for anything "foreign".
"Unintended Consequence" tells you they have put Americans in other countries in jeopardy. As if they care.
Republicans only have contempt for anything "foreign".
"Unintended Consequence" tells you they have put Americans in other countries in jeopardy. As if they care.
Liberals and Democratics only have contempt for America and Americans.
Their indifference to the slaughter of actual U.S. citizens on U.S. soil by illegal aliens is pretty astounding.
The fact that Leal ULTIMATELY got eradicated is hardly an indication that any Americans have been endangered.
If U.S. citizens overseas get arrested for crimes (actual or imagined) and then get treated as fairly as Leal got treated here, Americans wouldn't have anything to complain about.
Tell us, rdunce, you sanctimonious dick-weed: what country is it you fear will now treat an American arrested/charged for a crime in some miserable fashion that wouldn't have done so anyway?
Republicans only have contempt for anything "foreign".
"Unintended Consequence" tells you they have put Americans in other countries in jeopardy. As if they care.
Liberals and Democratics only have contempt for America and Americans.
Their indifference to the slaughter of actual U.S. citizens on U.S. soil by illegal aliens is pretty astounding.
The fact that Leal ULTIMATELY got eradicated is hardly an indication that any Americans have been endangered.
If U.S. citizens overseas get arrested for crimes (actual or imagined) and then get treated as fairly as Leal got treated here, Americans wouldn't have anything to complain about.
Tell us, rdunce, you sanctimonious dick-weed: what country is it you fear will now treat an American arrested/charged for a crime in some miserable fashion that wouldn't have done so anyway?
All of them, dumbass.
How is proper State Action -- complete with the providing of elaborate due process -- to even an illegal alien murderer going to "cost" Americans their lives?
Do you think that American prisoners being held abroad will fare better because of this?
no it won't. thanks for playing, though.U.S. broke international law by executing Mexican national, says U.N. - CNN.com
This one sort of slid by with all the hoopla about other things. But when I first read about this in the news, I REALLY thought Texas would hold up a little while to let this get worked out.
I realize there is most likely a message they wanted to send to their next door neighbor, but is this really the way?
When the same exact thing happens to an American overseas..this is going to be a big fat "I told ya so..".
How is proper State Action -- complete with the providing of elaborate due process -- to even an illegal alien murderer going to "cost" Americans their lives?
Do you think that American prisoners being held abroad will fare better because of this?
Do you honestly believe they will fare worse?
no it won't. thanks for playing, though.When the same exact thing happens to an American overseas..this is going to be a big fat "I told ya so..".
It's already happened.
Getting a visa for Brazil use to be easy. Since the United States changed that deal with Brazil..Brazil followed suit and made it a real pain in the ass for Americans to travel there.
Reciprocity..
Do you think that American prisoners being held abroad will fare better because of this?
Do you honestly believe they will fare worse?
Absolutely.
