Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court following President Milei’s Decree 137/2025, restoring the court to four members. The court will discuss Ariel Lijo’s request for leave amidst political controversy stemming from Milei’s decree. García-Mansilla is expected at the Legislature Opening, though the full five-member court will not be achieved by then.
On Thursday, Manuel José García-Mansilla officially took his oath as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN) under President Javier Milei’s Decree 137/2025. This ceremony, attended by prominent court members including Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti, Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti, restores the court to its four-member capacity following the retirement of Juan Carlos Maqueda in December.
The CSJN is set to meet on March 6 to address Ariel Lijo’s request for extraordinary leave. Lijo, who was appointed alongside García-Mansilla amid controversy, seeks to retain his position at Buenos Aires Federal Court 4 should his Senate confirmation for the CSJN not proceed, prompting his reluctance to resign from his current role.
Reports indicate that García-Mansilla will participate in the upcoming Legislature Opening ceremony, where President Milei is expected to deliver a speech lasting around 45 minutes. However, Milei’s objective of achieving a complete five-member CSJN by this event will remain unmet.
Lijo’s request for unpaid leave has ignited further debate, particularly in light of Milei’s recent decree for judicial appointments. Legal experts generally agree that Lijo’s course of action is valid, with indications that Lorenzetti supports his request.
Decree 137/2025, signed by President Milei alongside Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, facilitates the provisional appointments of García-Mansilla and Lijo. Per Article 99, paragraph 19 of the National Constitution, these appointments are valid until November 30.
The recent appointment of Manuel José García-Mansilla as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court reflects ongoing judicial restructuring under President Milei’s new decree. Garcia-Mansilla’s swearing-in reinforces the Court’s composition while Ariel Lijo’s leave request introduces controversy regarding procedural legitimacy. The upcoming CSJN meeting will be pivotal in determining this judicial landscape amid high political tension.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
