LaGrand case( Germany v. United States of America )

Robbery of the bank in Valley National Bank in Marana, Arizona, murder of an bank employer- Ken Hartsock

What crime were the LaGrand brothers convicted for?

Charged guilty and sentenced to death by the State Court in Arizona.

What were the brothers charges and sentences?

Germany and United States of America

What were the two political actors/ states engaged in the case?

The brothers were not American citizens, but rather German nationals, that have lived in the United States for a long time. During their process they were not inormed about their right to contact a German consul during the court hearings, which is a violation of the international law.

What was the reason behind German involvement in LaGrand case?

Article 36 paragraph about of the Vienna Convention: “If a foreign national has individual rights to consular notification and access upon arrest or detention which are enforceable in court, then there must be a remedy to vindicate a violation of those rights.“

Which Convention did Germany accused United States of braking through the execution?

What is more important : national or international law in a case of contradictions?

What is the main debate in the case?

Through argumentation that federal court judging are more important rather than international procedures, and that ICJ only disturbs the investigation they executed bot of the LaGrand brothers. Additional the US claimed was informed to late about Germany’s appeal (1 day before the execution).

What actions were taken after the US was informed about Germany’s ICJ appeal?

No, which is a violation of the rule of law.

Did the US receive any repercussions for the lack of international law compliance?