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As has been widely reported, Mexico recently adopted a constitutional amendment to overhaul its judiciary—most notably requiring popular elections for judges at all levels of the Mexican court system. Observers have widely...more
15 September 2024 was a landmark day for Mexico as President López Obrador’s controversial judicial reform (the “Judicial Reform”) was signed into law, making Mexico one of the few countries in the world to elect its...more
The Details - This reform will modify the judiciary by providing for the democratic election of all judges in Mexico, including judges on the Supreme Court of Mexico and those serving on other state and federal tribunals....more
The mixing of politics and judicial selection has been a part of Texas history from the beginning. Political parties continue to influence judicial appointments and elections, and money is always a significant factor. In...more