Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court due to President Javier Milei’s Decree 137/2025. The Court will meet on March 6 to discuss Ariel Lijo’s extraordinary leave of absence request, who was appointed alongside García-Mansilla. Lijo intends to maintain his post at Buenos Aires Federal Court if his Senate confirmation fails. The controversy over these appointments continues, with legal opinions on Lijo’s leave being discussed.
On Thursday, Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN) following Decree 137/2025 issued by President Javier Milei. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti, Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti, restoring the Supreme Court’s membership to four, succeeding Juan Carlos Maqueda’s retirement in December.
The CSJN is scheduled to convene on March 6 to deliberate on Ariel Lijo’s extraordinary leave of absence request. Lijo, appointed alongside García-Mansilla, seeks to retain his position at Buenos Aires Federal Court 4, should his Senate confirmation falter. Consequently, he is reluctant to resign.
It was announced that García-Mansilla is set to participate in the Legislature Opening ceremony on Saturday, where President Milei is expected to deliver a 45-minute speech. However, given the circumstances, the aspiration for a complete five-member CSJN before then will not be realized.
The controversy surrounding Lijo’s request for unpaid leave has emerged following Milei’s decree appointing the judges. Analyses suggest that this request aligns with Lijo’s legal rights, and there are indications that Justice Lorenzetti may support this action.
Decree 137/2025, endorsed by President Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, permitted the interim appointments of both García-Mansilla and Lijo under article 99, paragraph 19 of the National Constitution, which are effective until November 30.
In conclusion, Manuel José García-Mansilla has been formally sworn in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court amidst ongoing debates regarding judicial appointments by decree. The upcoming CSJN meeting will address Lijo’s leave request, which reflects the complexities and controversies associated with these appointments. The current composition of the Court remains a point of interest, especially with Milei’s aspirations for a full panel yet unmet.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
