On March 13, 2025, the decree amending and repealing various provisions of the Amparo Law, which regulates Articles 103 and 107 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation
Among the most relevant changes, it was established that the amparo resolutions which declare the unconstitutionality of general norms will not have general effects and will be limited only to benefit the plaintiffs.
Likewise, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (“SCJN”) was granted the power to attract priority cases at the request of the Federal Executive or the Congress of the Union for reasons of public order or social interest.
In addition, the number of votes required for the creation of case law by precedent or for the declaration of the unconstitutionality of a general norm was modified from eight to six votes of the justices of the SCJN.
In general, these amendments do not modify in a substantial manner the rules of the amparo trial; however, they are useful to harmonize with the constitutional amendment to the Judicial Branch of the Federation.
We remain at your service to provide advice and guidance in the correct implementation of these provisions.
