| Re: Texas still plans to execute killer despite U.N. order
Foreign nationals arrested in the US (or anywhere) have the legal right to contact their embassy/consular officials. It is the responsibility of each sovereign government to make the arrangements for and to provide such access. This same legal protection applies to all US citizens arrested abroad.
Texas demonstrated poor judgement and has set a very bad precident by ignoring this international obligation. Even Dubya - not known for his fondness of international treaties and conventions - recognizes the vital importance of the mutuality inherent in this particular obligation and legal safeguard.
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