Medellín v. Texas: international justice, federalism, and the execution of José Medellín

"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 i...

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Main Author: Mygatt-Tauber, Alan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lawrence, Kansas University Press of Kansas [2022]
Series:Landmark law cases and American society
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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"--
Physical Description:xii, 200 Seiten 22 cm
ISBN:9780700633616
0700633618

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