# Judge lifts arrest warrants for Carles Puigdemont 19 October 2026 at 10:48 > Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena cancels national arrest warrants for Catalan leaders following a Constitutional Court amnesty ruling. Supreme Court judge **Pablo Llarena** has confirmed the lifting of national arrest warrants against **Carles Puigdemont**, **Antoni Comín**, and **Lluís Puig**. The judge ordered the immediate cancellation of search, capture, and prison entry orders following an October 6 ruling. The decision follows **Constitutional Court** doctrine led by Cándido Conde-Pumpido regarding amnesty for embezzlement. Seven magistrates rejected the Supreme Court's previous view that using public funds for the illegal referendum was a personal patrimonial benefit. While warrants are lifted, the case is not dismissed and criminal responsibility is not yet extinguished. Llarena rejected maintaining warrants pending EU court rulings, noting that final decisions on responsibility remain with the Trial Chamber for the case. [#Puigdemont]() [#Spain]() #Amnesty [#SupremeCourt]() [#Catalonia]() ## Related news ## [Puigdemont rejects Catalan opposition leader role]() 17 October 2026 at 11:25 ## [Julio Iglesias' brother jailed for tax fraud]() 9 October 2026 at 09:22 ## [Spanish Supreme Court voids private university law]() 8 October 2026 at 18:21 ## [Puigdemont arrest warrants suspended by Llarena]() 6 October 2026 at 13:49 ## [Spanish court rejects amnesty appeal ruling]() 22 September 2026 at 15:44