Three Narratives of Medellin V. Texas (The Medellin V. Texas Symposium‪)‬

I. INTRODUCTION Every once in a while, a Supreme Court case comes along that holds a mirror up to the changing face of the American polity. Medellin v. Texas (1) (Medellin II) is such a case, reflecting divisive national debates over immigration, the death penalty, victims' rights, the scope of executive power, U.S. adherence to international human rights standards, the salience of international law to national security, and the appropriate role of judicial review of political decisions. Which of those issues stands out among the reflected images depends on who is peering into the mirror.