That’s because, by treaty, “When the offense for which extradition is requested is punishable by death under the laws of the requesting Party and the laws of the requested Party do not permit such punishment for that offense, extradition may be refused unless the requesting Party furnishes such assurances as the requested Party considers sufficient that the death penalty shall not be imposed, or, if imposed, shall not be executed.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a concession that must be made if the Mexicans are to cooperate with the prosecution of a captured murder suspect.
Sunday, September 9, 2012