Mexican Judges Rebel Against Judicial Reform: International Action Launched

Mexican Judges Launch Legal Offensive Against Judicial Reform Mexico City – In a significant development, a collective of Mexican federal judges, known as the Article 41 Collective, has initiated a multi-pronged legal challenge against the recently enacted judicial reform. The group claims the reform undermines the rule of law and threatens democratic principles. The Article 41 Collective's actions include seeking audiences before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), requesting accountability from Mexican authorities for the reform's negative consequences, and filing a complaint with a district court to investigate alleged financial misconduct. "We believe this reform imposes a new model that disregards the independence of the judiciary and the capacity of judges," stated a representative from the Article 41 Collective. "Our actions aim to protect the republic and ensure the integrity of the judicial system." The IACHR hearings, scheduled for July 21-25, will focus on alleged instances of persecution and disciplinary actions against judges. The collective's complaint to Mexican authorities seeks to hold those responsible for the reform's negative consequences accountable. The district court complaint targets the National Treasury, accused of violating a suspension order to prevent the release of funds intended for the judiciary. This legal offensive highlights the deep divisions surrounding the judicial reform and its potential implications for Mexico's democratic institutions. The outcome of the Article 41 Collective's actions will be closely watched, both domestically and internationally.