**Javier Laynez Potisek Steps Down as Minister of Mexico’s Supreme Court**
Javier Laynez Potisek, who has served as a Minister of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) since December 10, 2015, has announced his resignation effective August 31, 2025. Potisek’s resignation, which was communicated on October 30, 2024, aligns with the requirements laid out in Mexico’s recent constitutional reforms.
In his resignation letter addressed to José Gerardo Rodolfo Fernández Noroña, President of the Senate’s Board of Directors, Laynez Potisek cited the need to comply with the constitutional reform regulations. “As stipulated in Article 2, second paragraph of the transitory decree amending the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, I am withdrawing from the extraordinary electoral process for the 2024-2025 term set for June 1, 2025,” Laynez Potisek stated.
Laynez Potisek’s tenure in the SCJN commenced after his nomination by former President Enrique Peña Nieto and subsequent Senate approval with 81 votes in favor. His legal expertise has been reinforced by an illustrious academic career with degrees in law from both Universidad Regiomontana and the University of Paris IX Dauphine.
**About Javier Laynez Potisek:**
Born on June 2, 1959, in Torreón, Coahuila, Javier Laynez Potisek has established a distinguished career in Mexican law and public administration. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and advanced degrees in Public and Fiscal Administration. His professional journey began in the Mexican public sector in 1983 and has included critical roles in various governmental bodies, including Director of Legislation and Normativity, and the Subprocuraduría Jurídica in the now-defunct Office of the General Attorney of the Republic.
His resignation has been interpreted by many as a commitment to both constitutional integrity and a personal decision to retire at the end of his predetermined term.
**Related Developments:**
In recent news surrounding Mexico’s Supreme Court, there has been significant activity regarding judicial reform and legal proceedings:
– **Supremacy Clause Approved by the Chamber of Deputies:** In a bid to secure the legal integrity of newly passed reforms, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a “constitutional supremacy” measure. This action is seen as a protective strategy to shield legislative changes from potential legal challenges.
– **Rosario Robles Acquitted:** The SCJN has absolved Rosario Robles in the widely followed ‘Master Scam’ case. The verdict has drawn significant attention, marking a pivotal moment in a prolonged judicial process.
– **Minister González Alcántara Resigns:** In a move similar to Laynez Potisek, Minister González Alcántara has also announced his resignation. González cited the triumph of “passions over reason” in the judiciary as a contributing factor to his decision, reflecting deeper currents within the court’s dynamics.
These stories reflect ongoing shifts within Mexico’s legal landscape, signaling a period of transition and re-evaluation of the judicial processes.