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  • Supreme Court Justice Stevens Says Getting International Opinions a Responsible Practice

    05/23/2005 11:01:59 PM PDT · by TheOtherOne · 34 replies · 677+ views
    AP ^ | AP-ES-05-24-05 0119EDT | Jeanine Ibrahim
    Supreme Court Justice Stevens Says Getting International Opinions a Responsible PracticeBy Jeanine Ibrahim Associated Press Writer Published: May 24, 2005 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Allowing U.S. courts to consider the views of other judges - including international jurists - while making a decision is a responsible practice, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens said during a speech Monday. His comments related to a March decision by the Supreme Court that ruled it unconstitutional to execute juvenile killers, ending a practice in 19 states that has been roundly condemned by many of America's closest allies. The 5-4 decision threw out the death...