Mexican national Jose Medellin convicted of murder of two Texas girls . International court says he was denied access to his lawyer . The Supreme Court has concluded Texas can execute a Mexican man sentenced to death for murder , ending an unusual capital appeal that pitted President Bush against his home state in a dispute over federal authority , local sovereignty and foreign treaties . President Bush asked Texas to grant a new court hearing . Supreme Court supports Texas ' refusal , says Bush ca n't force new hearing .
Mexican national Jose Medellin convicted of murder of two Texas girls . International court says he was denied access to his lawyer . President Bush asked Texas to grant a new court hearing . Supreme Court supports Texas ' refusal , says Bush ca n't force new hearing .