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Pérez Dayán's abstention jeopardizes judicial reform project
Minister Pérez Dayán's decision to abstain from voting on a project to partially annul Mexico's judicial reform creates uncertainty around the project's fate and raises concerns about the impact on judges.
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PoliticsJusticeLatin AmericaLawReformCourt
Supreme Court Of JusticeRuling Party
Alberto Pérez DayánJuan Luis González Alcántara
- What is Pérez Dayán's assessment of the proposed solution?
- Pérez Dayán considers the proposed solution an "insanity" responding to another "irresponsibility", indicating his opposition to using unconstitutionality actions to address the reform.
- What is the core disagreement regarding the judicial reform?
- The project proposes only Supreme Court and electoral magistrates be popularly elected, maintaining the current system for other judges. This contradicts the ruling party's desire to elect all judges, leading to potential job losses for hundreds of judges.
- What is the main issue being debated in the Supreme Court of Justice?
- The Supreme Court of Justice is considering a project to partially annul the officialist judicial reform. Minister Pérez Dayán, usually part of the majority bloc, will abstain from voting, potentially jeopardizing the project's passage.
- What legal argument does Minister Pérez Dayán use to oppose the project?
- Minister Pérez Dayán argues that the Court lacks the authority to review constitutional reforms via unconstitutionality actions, citing a 2016 precedent. He believes another legal avenue, focusing on human rights violations, would be more appropriate.
- What are Pérez Dayán's personal concerns about the consequences of the reform?
- Pérez Dayán expresses personal concern over the impact of the reform on judges, including himself, highlighting potential job losses and the disruption of careers dedicated to justice. He feels a different approach is necessary.