# #LeyDeNietos in the news

12 October 2026 at 20:35

> Court upholds vote ban for 'ley de nietos' heirs · Supreme Court sets 48-hour deadline for CERA case · Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change

[Court upholds vote ban for 'ley de nietos' heirs](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/court-upholds-vote-ban-for-ley-de-nietos-heirs-40914955>)
*12 October 2026 at 20:35* - Spain's Supreme Court maintains a suspension on voting rights for new citizens ahead of the November general elections.

[Supreme Court sets 48-hour deadline for CERA case](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/supreme-court-sets-48-hour-deadline-for-cera-case-e53e68ee>)
*6 October 2026 at 17:38* - The Supreme Court gives parties until Thursday to submit allegations on 'ley de nietos' registrations in the CERA before general elections.

[Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-congress-warns-on-ley-de-nietos-change-0ae39730>)
*30 September 2026 at 16:28* - Legal experts warn that Sumar's amendment to expand nationality criteria may be unconstitutional due to a lack of legislative coherence.