Read the two articles “texas v. world” by steven j. stauffer and “defending u. s. sovereignty, separation of powers, and federalism in medellin v. texas” by ted cruz and answer the question.

are state courts within the federal system of the united states bound by the constitution to honor the undisputed international obligation of the united states, under treaties duly ratified by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, to give effect to the avena judgment in the cases that the judgment addressed? (at least three paragraphs or not all your points)