Judges protest Mexico's proposed judiciary reform changes

npr.org September 4, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC

Summary: Judges, civil servants, and law students in Mexico are protesting a proposed constitutional reform aimed at overhauling the judiciary. The legislative and executive branches are poised to pass the reform, which has garnered significant public support. The protests highlight concerns over the potential impact on judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.

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