Honoring Esther Salas: New Jersey’s first Latina U.S. district judge

To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we are shining a light on the inspiring journey of Judge Esther Salas whose commitment to service has never wavered, even in the face of deep personal tragedy.

Salas’ journey in New Jersey started when she was just 5-year-old. Her mother migrated from Cuba and moved the family to Union City.

In 2006, she made history as the first Latina to serve as a magistrate judge in the state. Now, she is also the first male or female Latina to become a U.S district judge in New Jersey…

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