21.   Werlein gave lawyers for both sides seven days to submit briefs.

22.   Yet human rights investigators said that in an appeal earlier this year, the Mexican military submitted a brief that denied the accusations of torture.

23.   A more detailed brief will be submitted to the U.N. court later.

24.   Friday, he submitted a brief backing his claim, citing his own list of case law.

25.   He ordered attorneys to submit briefs in preparation for a contempt hearing, in which the judge could impose penalties if McVeigh continues to refuse.

26.   It asked for briefs to be submitted by Tuesday evening.

27.   Supporters of the petition declined to submit briefs to the court before the ruling.

28.   The defense and prosecutors have submitted their briefs to Austin, and both sides have asked for an expedited ruling.

29.   The judge said he will rule after lawyers submit additional briefs.

30.   The justices also scheduled oral arguments for Monday and told lawyers for the two sides to submit briefs this weekend.