In a historic move, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) of Mexico will convene for the first time outside its traditional venue in Mexico City since 1917. This new practice will begin on February 26th, 2025, in the municipality of Tenejapa, Chiapas. The decision to hold sessions in various locations across the country stems from a recent amendment to the SCJN's regulations, allowing the court to deliberatively meet outside its home base when justified by social reasons or at the request of either a minister or the citizenry.

The SCJN’s initiative to physically take its sessions into communities aims to enhance access to constitutional justice, particularly in historically marginalized areas and among indigenous populations. By conducting sessions in different states, the court seeks to bridge the gap between judicial proceedings and communities that have often felt distant from it. The action is also expected to bolster institutional legitimacy and transparency, creating an impression of a more reachable and responsive judicial system.

The choice of Tenejapa, a municipality notable for its significant indigenous population, as the site for this inaugural session reflects a strategic intent to engage with one of the country's most underserved communities. Chiapas, possessing one of the largest concentrations of indigenous peoples in Mexico, signifies the Court's commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of minority groups. The selection underlines a broader effort to make justice more inclusive and acknowledges the historical context of inequality prevalent in the region.