MEXICO CITY.- Eight ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), including its president, presented their resignation this Tuesday in light of the advance reform of the Judiciary.
Of the 11 members of the Courtonly the three ministers known for their affinity to the former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador They will remain in their position once the resignations of their colleagues become effective.
Norma Piña and seven SCJN ministers resign
One day after the minister Juan Luis González Alcántara Carrancá presented a project against the judicial reform, which implied endorsing the election of ministers by popular vote, the members of the Court would present their resignation.
This was reported by the magistrate Juan José Olverawho announced that the members of the SCJN will officially announce their decision this Tuesday.
At the moment it has been confirmed resignation of Minister Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Menabut also the minister president Norma Piña and Juan Luis González Alcántara himself would be making public their decision to leave office.
The resignations will be effective from August 2025, including that of Gutiérrez Ortiz, with the aim of not participating in the election of judges, magistrates and ministers.
We remember that, in accordance with the judicial reform, the ministers now in office have a direct pass to the ballot for next year’s election.
“The message is that they are going to decline to go to the election and they are going to leave the spaces free for the people to decide,” Olvera explained.
🗳️📌SEVEN MINISTERS ANNOUNCE RESIGNATION FROM THE SCJN AND GO DUE TO PARTIAL INVALIDITY OF THE JUDICIAL REFORM
In an interview with Reforma, Minister Juan Luis González Alcántara confirmed that he and 6 other ministers of the Supreme Court will present their joint resignation.
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Only the ministers Lenia Batres, Yasmin Esquivel y Loretta Ortizconstantly pointed out by affinity and links with the 4T and the workerismhave not submitted their resignations and are expected to participate in the 2025 election.
The decision of the ministers not to participate in the elections of the Judiciary must be confirmed this week, no later than Thursday, October 31, according to the journalist Arturo Angel.
“More than deepening the crisis, it is a sign of wanting to put an end to it,” said Judge Olvera.
In August of next year The plenary session of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation will be dissolved for the elections of judges, magistrates and ministers.
The new plenary session will be made up of nine members, reducing their number as indicated by the judicial reform.
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**Interview with Legal Expert Dr. Elena Vasquez on the Resignation of Eight Supreme Court Justices in Mexico**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Dr. Vasquez. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent resignation of eight Supreme Court justices in Mexico. Can you provide some context on what led to this unprecedented situation?
**Dr. Vasquez:** Thank you for having me. The resignations come in response to a controversial judicial reform that has been moving through the Mexican Congress. This reform, which now allows for the popular election of judges and ministers, has raised significant concerns about the independence of the judiciary. The justices believe that the reform jeopardizes the integrity of the legal system, hence their decision to resign.
**Interviewer:** It seems quite drastic for so many justices to step down simultaneously. What message do you think they are trying to send by this collective action?
**Dr. Vasquez:** The mass resignation is a powerful statement about the justices’ commitment to an independent judiciary. By stepping down, they are essentially saying they refuse to participate in a system that they believe compromises their authority and the rule of law. As Minister Juan Luis González stated, they want to “leave the spaces free for the people to decide,” signaling their disapproval of reforms that could politicize judicial appointments.
**Interviewer:** How does this reform and the justices’ resignations affect the future of the judiciary in Mexico?
**Dr. Vasquez:** This scenario introduces a level of uncertainty for the future of the judiciary. If the reforms proceed as planned, it could lead to a judiciary that is more susceptible to political influence, which would have long-term implications for justice and legality in Mexico. The new justices elected through this process may not be as independent as required for an effective judiciary, which could undermine public trust in legal institutions.
**Interviewer:** With only three justices remaining, what does this mean for the operations of the Supreme Court?
**Dr. Vasquez:** With just three justices left, the court could face significant challenges in reaching decisions, considering the complexity and volume of cases it handles. The remaining justices may also struggle with legitimacy, particularly if the new judicial appointments continue to reflect political affiliations rather than judicial competence.
**Interviewer:** In your opinion, what steps should be taken to safeguard judicial independence moving forward?
**Dr. Vasquez:** Retaining judicial independence is crucial for any democracy. It would be essential for civil society to become active in advocating for protections against political interference. Additionally, there should be pressure on lawmakers to consider reforms that promote merit-based appointments and ensure transparent processes for appointing judges, rather than reforms that could potentially erode the separation of powers.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Vasquez, for sharing your insights on this critical issue. It’s an evolving situation that will certainly need to be watched closely.
**Dr. Vasquez:** Thank you for having me. I look forward to seeing how this situation unfolds.
