How does the Recent Reform to the "Amparo Law" Affect the Protection of Human Rights in Mexico?

On June 14, 2024, a legal reform was published regarding the effects of laws during amparo trials. Under this change, federal judges can no longer halt a law's enforcement for the general population while a court reviews its constitutionality. Instead, suspensions in Amparo claims will only apply to the individual who brought the lawsuit. If someone challenges a law while the court decides its unconstitutionality, the suspension will only apply to the case and the person who filed it, not the entire population. This update could hinder human rights and fair access to justice in Mexico. It limits the protection suspensions previously offered to all citizens by preventing potentially harmful laws from taking effect while contested in court. We invite you to review the following infographic to better understand the reform.