By Jay Sekulow
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Convicted murderer Humberto Leal, who was illegally brought to the United States by his family 36 years ago as a 2-year-old, shouted "Viva Mexico" twice as a lethal injection was deservedly administered to him ("Mexican executed for '94 Texas slaying," Nation, July 8).
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday was considering whether to block a Mexican citizen's execution for the rape and murder of a teenager in a case where Texas justice clashed with international treaty rights.
A Mexican national was executed Thursday for the rape-slaying of a San Antonio teenager after the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a White House-supported appeal to spare him in a death penalty case where Texas justice triumphed over international treaty concerns.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Texas from executing a Mexican citizen despite a White House-backed appeal that claimed the case could affect other foreigners arrested in the U.S. and Americans in legal trouble abroad.
The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to stop Texas from executing a Mexican citizen convicted of raping and killing a 16-year-old girl.
Convicted murderer Humberto Leal, who was illegally brought to the United States by his family 36 years ago as a 2-year-old, shouted "Viva Mexico" twice as a lethal injection was deservedly administered to him ("Mexican executed for '94 Texas slaying," Nation, July 8).
"Ready, warden," he said. "Let's get this show on the road."
