# Court rejects appeal over Spanish 'ley de nietos'

22 October 2026 at 08:52

> The Spanish Constitutional Court has ruled an appeal by the Ombudsman inadmissible, citing ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court.

The **Spanish Constitutional Court**, led by **Cándido Conde-Pumpido**, has rejected an appeal by Ombudsman **Ángel Gabilondo** 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 **Supreme Court**'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.


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