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Eight Justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court Resign in Protest Against Judicial Reform

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
November 1, 2024
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Eight of Mexico’s eleven Supreme Court justices submitted their resignations on Thursday, October 31st, refusing to participate in a controversial reform mandating judicial elections scheduled for June. This mass resignation followed the enactment of a constitutional overhaul that requires justices to stand for the popular vote, a significant shift from the traditional Senate appointment process. Supreme Court President Norma Piña led the group, which collectively criticized the reform as undermining judicial independence.

The reform, championed by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to address corruption in the judiciary. However, critics argue that subjecting justices to elections could render the courts susceptible to political influence. As a provision of the reform, judges who do not register as candidates before November would forfeit their pensions, adding pressure on incumbents to comply or resign.

Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez, one of the resigning justices, emphasized that his resignation did not imply acceptance of the reform’s constitutionality. Similarly, Justice Margarita Ríos, in her resignation letter to the Senate, highlighted that her departure should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the reform. Their letters underscored mounting tensions between Mexico’s judiciary and the ruling political bloc, signaling potential constitutional clashes.

 The resignations sparked concern within business and legal communities. The Mexican Employers’ Association (Coparmex) warned that the reforms jeopardize essential protections and weaken the rule of law in Mexico. The business sector has long advocated for judicial independence as crucial for economic stability and governance.

Three remaining Supreme Court justices have indicated support for the electoral shift, aligning with the government’s position. Yet, opponents worry that the judiciary’s impartiality may be compromised, especially as the reform also reduces the Court’s composition from eleven to nine members. The legislature concurrently passed additional measures to shield such constitutional amendments from legal challenges, further consolidating the administration’s influence over the judiciary.

Observers believe these events could have long-term implications for Mexico’s governance, as a politicized judiciary may struggle to maintain checks and balances. The reform has intensified debates over judicial integrity, with many Mexicans awaiting the outcomes of this unprecedented shift in their judicial system.

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