The , led by , has rejected an appeal by Ombudsman regarding the 'ley de nietos'. In a ten-to-two vote, the Pleno declared the challenge inadmissible as the judicial process remains ongoing.
Magistrate Enrique Arnaldo drafted the order, citing the principle of subsidiarity. The court ruled the appeal premature because the 's Fourth Section is still considering the case. Affected individuals have until Friday to submit allegations.
This decision impacts 163,020 newly nationalised citizens just 39 days before the November 29 general elections. While the Ombudsman sought to restore voting rights immediately, the court maintains that all standard judicial paths must be exhausted first.