# Sheinbaum Praises Lawmakers for Judicial Reform; JUFED Urges SCJN to Invalidate It
On September 4, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President-elect of Mexico, congratulated the Chamber of Deputies for approving a constitutional reform to the Federal Judicial Power (PJF). Sheinbaum took to social media to express her approval, stating, “Congratulations to the deputies for the approval of the Judicial Reform. Together, with the people, we are building a more prosperous, democratic, and just Mexico.”
However, Juana Fuentes Velázquez, National Director of the Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges of the PJF (JUFED), called on the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) to intervene by declaring the reform invalid. On September 3, 2024, Fuentes Velázquez submitted a formal request to the SCJN to use its constitutional authority to suspend the reform process, citing concerns over judicial independence and potential violations of human rights.
In her plea, Fuentes Velázquez urged the SCJN to prioritize the matter, possibly through virtual means, given the pressing nature of the situation. She stressed the need for a comprehensive national dialogue involving all sectors connected to the justice system to formulate a meaningful and objective proposal for reform. Fuentes Velázquez further emphasized preserving the separation of powers and maintaining the system of checks and balances as mandated by the Mexican Constitution.
On the morning of September 4, the Supreme Court of Justice building was sealed off with signs and yellow tape, indicating a closure. This followed a vote by the SCJN workers to strike in protest against the judicial reform.
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### Legislative Actions and Reactions
Amidst the reform discussions, Legislative Assembly members from the 4T coalition approved the reform’s particular clauses, moving it to the Senate. President López Obrador welcomed the development. However, tension remains high as legislators like Batres, Esquivel, and Ortiz warn of possible political trials against opposing SCJN ministers.
The unfolding scenario bears watching as Mexico grapples with significant judicial reforms aimed at tackling corruption while ensuring the independence and integrity of its judicial system.
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