Manuel José García-Mansilla has been sworn in as a new Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court following President Javier Milei’s Decree 137/2025. The CSJN will meet on March 6 to consider Ariel Lijo’s leave request, amid controversies over the appointments made by decree. García-Mansilla is expected to participate in the Legislature Opening ceremony on Saturday, although the goal of a full five-member court will not be achieved at that time.
On Thursday, Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in as a new Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN), following President Javier Milei’s Decree 137/2025. The ceremony, attended by Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti, Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti, restored the court to four justices after Juan Carlos Maqueda’s retirement last December.
The CSJN is scheduled to convene on March 6 to address Ariel Lijo’s request for an extraordinary leave of absence. Lijo, who was appointed alongside García-Mansilla under the controversial decree, is seeking permission to return to his previous role at Buenos Aires Federal Court 4, should the Senate not ratify his Supreme Court appointment.
Furthermore, it has been reported that García-Mansilla will attend the Legislature Opening ceremony on Saturday, during which President Milei will deliver a speech projected to last approximately 45 minutes. However, the aspiration for a full 5-member CSJN at that time will not be realized.
Lijo’s request for unpaid leave has ignited further controversy following Milei’s unilateral appointment of justices via decree. Legal opinion suggests that this action falls within Lijo’s rights, with sources indicating that Justice Lorenzetti supports the request.
Decree 137/2025, issued by President Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, appointed both García-Mansilla and Lijo “in commission,” effective until November 30, pursuant to article 99, paragraph 19 of the National Constitution.
In summary, Manuel José García-Mansilla’s swearing-in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court marks a significant event as the court regains four members. The upcoming session on March 6 will address Ariel Lijo’s leave request, highlighting the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding the recent appointments. The controversy triggered by unilateral decisions demonstrates the tensions within the judiciary following President Milei’s decree.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
