Following the approval of the reform to the Judiciary, as well as the ongoing discussion of an initiative regarding constitutional supremacy, the possibility has been raised that some ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) may resign from their positions starting this week. Since Monday, October 28, there have been reports about the decision of between six and eight ministers to leave the Supreme Court, a topic that has generated criticism from various quarters.
Gerardo Fernández Noroña, president of the Board of Directors of the Senate, clarified that it is not a definitive resignation by the ministers: "They are declining to participate, in any case, they will remain in office until August 2025, unless there is an exception, which is a mandate that will end shortly, on November 30 to be precise," stated Senator Noroña, a member of Morena.
Members of the Supreme Court will only choose not to participate in the election process of ministers, which will be decided by the vote of Mexican citizens. The determination regarding their non-participation in this process must be confirmed by Thursday, October 31 at the latest, according to journalist Arturo Ángel. As a result, they will leave their positions starting in August next year when the current full Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation is dissolved.
It is important to highlight that with the reform to the Judiciary, the number of members of the Supreme Court will be reduced from 11 to six people. It is expected that ministers such as Lenia Bátres, Loretta Ortiz, and Yasmin Esquivel will participate in the upcoming election process for judges, scheduled for next year.
This week will be crucial for the decision regarding the reform to the Judiciary, as the constitutional supremacy initiative will be put to a vote in the Chamber of Deputies, a step that could protect the reform from appeals.
