# SCJN Workers Join Strike Against Judicial Reform; Reject Batres’ Request
On September 2, 2024, the Extraordinary General Assembly of the College of Young Law Students and New Professionals of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) decided to join the nationwide strike that began on August 19, 2024, in protest against the Judicial Power of the Federation (PJF) reform.
In a formal statement, it was detailed that the workers gathered in the mural area of the Supreme Court’s headquarters to vote on the decision. Of the 3,647 employees, only 1,072, or 29 percent, participated. Of those, 951 voted in favor of the suspension, 116 opposed it, and 5 abstentions were recorded. It’s important to note that many of these workers are scattered across various alternate buildings, legal culture houses in all 32 states, or are operational or administrative personnel.
The workers’ decision was to be notified to the SCJN ministers, who were scheduled to convene in a public session on September 3, 2024.
In a private session held on September 2, 2024, the SCJN Plenary rejected a request from Minister Lenia Batres Guadarrama. She had called for the Supreme Court to use its powers under Article 11, sections XIX and XX, of the PJF Organic Law to request the Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) to “guarantee the judicial function.” Batres Guadarrama argued that the national strike had only been endorsed by a civil association, which she claimed could not “usurp” the administrative functions reserved for the CJF by the Constitution. Her proposal was rejected by nine votes to two, with only YasmÃn Esquivel Mossa supporting it.
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### Additional Insights on the Judicial Reform Strike
In related developments, the Mexican Association of Judiciary Workers has raised alarms over the reform, stating it violates commitments made under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC). This reform faces strong opposition from various legal entities, as they believe it threatens the independence of the judiciary.
Furthermore, Monreal, a prominent political figure, dismissed the likelihood of impeachment procedures against judges who suspended discussions on the judicial reform.
The controversy continues as the SCJN workers’ strike gains momentum, spotlighting profound disputes over the proposed judicial adjustments and their broader implications for Mexico’s legal and political landscape.
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