Protection of the Political and Voting Rights of the Citizens
Mexico Federal Electoral Tribunal
Case No. SUP-JDC-781/2002 (2002)
- Written by Mary Katherine Cunningham, JD
Facts
Under Article 27 of Mexico’s Federal Code of Electoral Institutions and Procedures (the code), individuals could register a political party before the Federal Electoral Institute. In January 2001, a group of Mexican citizens (the applicants) (plaintiffs) went before the General Council of the Federal Electoral Institute, requesting registration as the Socialist People’s Party under Article 27 of the code. In July 2002, the General Council denied the registration. The General Council found that the Socialist People’s Party bylaws failed to specify the minimum number of district assemblies and national assemblies, establish a legal quorum at the party national assemblies, and provide requirements for membership. The applicants filed suit challenging the decision of the General Council denying the registration of the Socialist People’s Party. The applicants argued that the denial of the party registration restricted their right to form free associations dedicated to participating in political affairs, which violated Article 35, Clause III of the Constitution of Mexico.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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