US violated 51 Mexicans’ rights, says world court

THE International Court of Justice ruled yesterday that the United States violated the rights of 51 Mexicans on death row and ordered their cases be reviewed.

The United Nations’ highest judiciary, also known as the world court, was considering a suit filed by Mexico claiming 52 convicted murderers weren’t given their right to assistance from their government.

“The US should provide meaningful review of the conviction and sentence” of the Mexicans, presiding Judge Shi Jiuyong said.