### **Protests Erupt Over Judicial Reform in Mexico’s Supreme Court**
On August 28, 2024, hundreds of Federal Judiciary workers staged protests both in support and opposition to the proposed judicial reform during a session of the Second Chamber of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice. The contentious reform has sparked significant reactions from various political and educational spheres.
### **Inside the Supreme Court**
During the session, secretaries and supporters of different judges displayed diverse banners either supporting or criticizing the proposed judicial changes. This led to a tense exchange within the judicial body. Minister Lenia Batres Guadarrama emphasized that the Supreme Court should not be a venue for such demonstrations, while Minister President Alberto Gelacio Pérez Dayán defended the workers’ right to express their views.
Despite the clashes, both groups were allowed to voice their opinions, and the session ultimately proceeded without any resolution on the judicial reform itself. The protests within the court culminated with an emotionally charged debate and calls from various sides for independence and justice.
### **Mass Protests by University Students and Judiciary Employees**
Concurrently, approximately 2,500 students and employees of the Federal Judiciary marched from the Law Faculty of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) to the Federal Judiciary Council’s headquarters, vehemently protesting the proposed judicial reforms.
Chanting slogans like “Justice can’t be voted on” and “Independent judiciary, a citizen’s right,” the demonstrators included members from various academic faculties. Their voices highlighted significant concerns about the potential politicization of the judiciary and defended the merit-based career paths within the legal profession.
### **Protests at the Council of the Judiciary**
Protests also spread to the premises of the Federal Judiciary Council, where workers lined the hallways to express their dissatisfaction with the reform. Top judiciary members such as Minister President Norma Lucía Piña Hernández and other councilors received mixed reactions from the protesting crowd.
### **Additional Insights and Reactions**
Additional reporting indicates that the protests and debates about the judicial reform continue to garner widespread attention. Many observers note the deepening divide within Mexican society regarding the balance between judicial independence and political oversight. Experts suggest that the outcome of these debates will have long-lasting implications for the rule of law in the country.
### **Conclusion**
The judicial reform proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has kindled a fervent response from students, judicial employees, and the broader public. As demonstrations and debates persist, the need for a balanced approach to judicial changes remains critical to maintaining Mexico’s democratic integrity and rule of law.
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