Execution in Texas

Critics say Leal, who was raised in the U.S. since he was 2-years-old, was never given the option and in turn, watched a jury take 45 minutes to find him guilty of raping and murdering a16-year-old girl. Although evidence against Leal was strong, critics say he incriminated himself and had other legal difficulties.

President Obama, the State Department and Mexico, have all asked Texas for a last-minute reprieve of Humberto Leal, 38, who was convicted in 1995 in the brutal raping and murder of a teenage girl. Citing the U.N.-enforced 1963 Vienna Treaty, the officials believe Leal could have altered his penalty had he been given the chance.

I am confused. Those supporting the DREAM Act would say a person such as Humberto should be given amnesty. If that is the case, and he should be considered as an American citizen, then there is no argument here - he was tried and convicted under American jurisprudence.


But no, they want him to be treated as a Mexican, and raise the issue that he was not advised of his right at access a Mexican consular official. And that - allegedly - has serious ramifications on his case.

How about we focus on the evidence that demonstrated he raped and killed a 16-year-old girl? Because neither the US government or the Mexican government can change the facts.

BTW, why should it be the role of the arresting officer to inform Leal that he could call a consular officer to assist in his defense? Because to do so, they have to ask him what is his status regarding immigration and I thought that is what activists for undocumented workers illegal aliens do not want.