Overview
- The Sala Superior issued a unanimous ruling on Jan. 14 that overturned the Senate’s November 19 agreement on how to fill the vacancy.
- Ortiz was the runner-up in the Judicial Circuit 3 penal election, which the court held should determine succession after the winner resigned.
- The vacancy arose when Adrián Guadalupe Aguirre Hernández gave up the post of district judge assigned to the Federal Criminal Justice Center in Puente Grande, Jalisco.
- The Senate had sought a same-gender replacement under parity rules, but the justices said voter ranking prevails because the male candidate identified placed third.
- The INE must confirm Ortiz’s eligibility and, if she qualifies, notify the Senate to administer the oath and complete the appointment.