Unlike officials in some states who dismissed a recent ruling from the International Court of Justice, U.S. President George W. Bush gave credence to the decision by calling Mexican President Vincente Fox on Tuesday to discuss the ruling and possible next steps regarding 51 Mexican foreign nationals on death row in the U.S. In its ruling, the World Court ordered the United States to review the convictions and sentences of 49 Mexican foreign nationals to determine the appropriate remedy for the violation of their rights to seek consular assistance or legal help from the Mexican government. While some states have yet to show signs of responding to the ruling, President Fox said he believes the U.S. will comply with the World Court order. (See Associated Press, April 13, 2004) See Foreign Nationals and DPIC’s homepage sidebar, including editorials from around the country, regarding this decision.