Manuel José García-Mansilla Sworn in as Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court
Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in as a new Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court following President Milei’s Decree 137/2025. The Court will meet on March 6 to discuss Justice Ariel Lijo’s request for a leave of absence, as he contemplates returning to his former position in case his CSJN appointment is not ratified. Controversy surrounds the appointments due to their decree-based nature and potential implications for the Court’s composition.
Manuel José García-Mansilla was officially sworn in as a Justice of Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN) on Thursday, following President Javier Milei’s Decree 137/2025. The ceremony saw the participation of notable figures, including Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti and Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz. With Juan Carlos Maqueda’s retirement in December, the CSJN has regained its four-member composition.
The CSJN has scheduled a meeting on March 6 to deliberate on Justice Ariel Lijo’s request for an extraordinary leave of absence. Lijo, who was appointed alongside García-Mansilla under the controversial decree, aims to retain his position at Buenos Aires Federal Court 4 if his appointment to the CSJN is not confirmed by the Senate, thus hesitating to resign.
García-Mansilla is expected to participate in the Legislature Opening ceremony on Saturday, where President Milei will deliver a speech estimated to last around 45 minutes. Nevertheless, Milei’s objective of having a complete five-member CSJN by that time will not come to fruition.
Lijo’s decision to request an unpaid leave has ignited further controversy following Milei’s decree appointing new magistrates. Legal experts assert this approach aligns with Lijo’s rights, and it has been suggested that Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti supports this course of action.
Decree 137/2025, endorsed by President Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, sanctioned the provisional appointments of García-Mansilla and Lijo according to Article 99, paragraph 19 of the National Constitution. These appointments remain effective until November 30.
In summation, Manuel José García-Mansilla’s swearing-in as a Justice of the CSJN reestablishes the Court’s composition following a recent retirement. The upcoming discussion on Justice Lijo’s leave request introduces further scrutiny into the process initiated by the Milei administration. Legal opinions suggest support for Lijo’s actions, while the temporary nature of the appointments establishes a timeframe for potential Senate validation.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
