ICJ

UN World Court sets deadline for US submissions in Mexican executions case

22 July 2008
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, today said that the United States has until 29 August to file written observations on the request for interpretation submitted by Mexico regarding the five Mexican nationals held on death row in US prisons.

UN World Court orders United States to stay executions of Mexican nationals

16 July 2008
The principal judicial organ of the United Nations today ordered the United States to delay the executions of five Mexican nationals on death row in its prisons until the court issues a final ruling on the matter.