] When the suit was filed last month, the United States
] argued that granting Mexico's request for a stay of all
] executions would be an unwarranted intrusion on the U.S.
] criminal justice system and U.S. sovereignty.

The US has been doing this for several years now. Frankly, I really don't understand it. If we don't offer forgein citizens legal counsel when they are arrested in the United States, then why should we expect the same when we travel? This inexplicable policy of neglecting to inform embassies and ignoring international protest only hurts Americans. These guys are putting my ass at risk, and I don't like it one bit.

World Court: U.S. Must Stay 3 Executions