Spain's has upheld a precautionary suspension on the right to vote for individuals nationalised under the 'ley de nietos' ahead of the 29 November general elections. The Fourth Section dismissed an appeal by the State Attorney's Office.
The ruling affects children and grandchildren of exiles who gained Spanish nationality via the . While the State Attorney's Office reviews the measure's finality, the has labelled the court's decision as an 'outrage' to the process.
The and Vox have welcomed the resolution as a victory for the rule of law and a limit on government census control. Interior Minister criticised the move during a National Holiday reception as the election nears.