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Governor Rick Perry Must Halt Medellin Execution Immediately

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 20082:30 PM http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0804-08.htm CONTACT: Amnesty International USAWende Gozan at 212-633-4247or Brian Evans at 202-544-0200 x496 Governor Rick Perry Must Halt Medellin Execution Immediately,Says Amnesty InternationalTexas Goes 'Beyond the Pale if it Insists on Going Forward' With Execution WASHINGTON - August 4 - Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) today urged Texas Governor Rick Perry to stay the execution of José Medellin to comply with a recent ruling from the International Court of Justice, or World Court. Medellin, a Mexican national who was never informed of his right to request consular assistance, is scheduled to be put to death tomorrow. "It is imperative that Texas officials stay the execution of José Medellin not only because of the pending World Court decision, but also to take into account recent Congressional action on this issue," said Larry Cox, executive director for AIUSA...continue to full post

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