In an unconstitutional move, Turkey’s Court of Cassation, top appeals court, refused to comply with the Constitutional Court’s (AYM) ruling regarding the release of jailed MP Atalay. The court also filed a criminal complaint against AYM justices regarding its ruling. The opposition parties and the Union of Turkish Bar Associations deemed the move a “judicial coup attempt.” Some ruling AKP executives also criticized the Court of Cassation’s ruling.