Mexico's newly elected Supreme Court, seated on Monday, faces scrutiny over its independence from the governing party. Three of the nine justices have prior high court experience. Former President López Obrador championed judicial elections for accountability, but critics fear politicization. Key cases include mandatory pretrial detention, which faces international criticism for violating rights, and abortion access, where the court's previous rulings expanded access but state laws vary. Transgender rights and mining concessions are also pending. The court's decisions will significantly impact Mexico's legal landscape.

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