Mass Resignation in Mexico’s Supreme Court in Protest of Judicial Reform

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BREAKING NEWS: Mass Resignation in Mexico’s Supreme Court in Protest of Judicial Reform
Joana Campos JOANA CAMPOS OCT. 30, 2024

In an unexpected move, eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) have resigned, protesting the controversial judicial reform promoted by AMLO’s administration and now by Claudia Sheinbaum.

The eight justices — including president Norma Pina — declined to stand for election in June 2025.

This reform, which seeks to elect judges through a popular vote, has raised significant opposition in the legal community as a direct threat to judicial independence. The resigning justices stated they will not «submit to an election» they view as manipulated and designed to weaken their autonomy, though they remain temporarily in office while questioning the reform’s constitutionality.

The Court’s president has responded by accusing the justices of protecting their retirement benefits, which the reform would reduce. With just a month into her term, she faces the challenge of implementing a restructuring reform amid protests and internal divisions.



Social media reactions have surged; activists, lawyers, and citizens voice concerns over losing an independent judiciary in Mexico. This appears to be a domino effect for the country. They asked the newly elected president to reverse the reform and respect the judiciary.