### SCJN Resumes Work After Judicial Reform Approval
Following a two-week strike, Lenia Batres Guadarrama announced on September 12, 2024, that the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) would resume its activities on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This decision was made in a private session where all ministers of the SCJN unanimously agreed to restart their work.
At the end of the Plenary session, YasmÃn Esquivel Mossa highlighted the unanimous vote to reactivate the court, emphasizing the importance of responsibility, prudence, and institutional conduct within the Federal Judicial Power (PJF). Batres Guadarrama also urged for a transitional table regarding the election of judges, magistrates, and ministers scheduled for 2025, highlighting the necessity for leadership within the SCJN.
Esquivel Mossa reaffirmed the fundamental right to justice, stating that “suspended justice is justice denied.” Loretta Ortiz Ahlf echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the court’s responsibility to ensure ongoing justice services as specified in constitutional and international frameworks.
The SCJN had initially agreed on September 9, 2024, to suspend its activities in protest against judicial reforms. However, a further meeting on September 12 resulted in the decision to resume work, despite ongoing tensions. During a session on September 3, the ministers voted in favor of participating in a national strike against the reforms, with dissenting votes from Batres Guadarrama, Esquivel Mossa, and Ortiz Ahlf.
The first public session since the strike began on September 2, 2024, took place on September 12, addressing 51 issues in just 28 minutes. Jorge Mario Pardo Rebolledo, President of the First Chamber, specified that all pending issues had been categorized as “urgent.”
Batres Guadarrama proposed the establishment of a transitional team to handle the numerous challenges posed by the judicial reforms, aiming to ensure the regular functioning of the Judicial Branch and prepare for the new democratic era. This transitional table would provide necessary proposals for secondary laws related to the reforms, expected to be issued by mid-December 2024, and help dissolve the existing Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) to make way for the new Judicial Discipline Tribunal (TJD) by September 1, 2025.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador advised the SCJN ministers to act responsibly and respect the public’s will and the legislative decisions, urging them to facilitate the transition smoothly.
### Additional News on SCJN and Judicial Reforms
**National Judiciary’s Opposition to Reforms Intensifies**
Recent developments highlight increasing resistance within the entire judiciary system against the judicial reform. Notable judges and magistrates have expressed their concerns over potential impacts on judicial independence and the operational dynamics of the court.
**Mexican Bar Association’s Reaction**
The Mexican Bar Association has issued statements criticizing the reforms, warning that they compromise the judicial branch’s autonomy. They are advocating for renewed dialogue between the judiciary and the legislative authorities to reach a balanced approach.
**Public Protests**
In various parts of the country, public demonstrations have been organized supporting both the judiciary’s strike and the judicial reforms. These protests indicate a deeply divided public opinion on the appropriate course of action for Mexico’s judicial future.
**Next Steps**
As the SCJN resumes its activities, all eyes are on how the judicial system will navigate these reforms. Key legislative sessions are expected to continue addressing the secondary laws necessary for implementing the judicial changes.
Stay tuned to **TJGringo.com** for ongoing updates on this developing story.