Hispanic National Bar Association Endorsed Nominee Luis Felipe Restrepo Confirmed by Senate to U.S. District Court

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June 18, 2013

Hispanic National Bar Association Endorsed Nominee Luis Felipe Restrepo Confirmed by Senate to U.S. District Court

Washington, D.C. – On June 18, 2013 the United States Senate voted by voice vote to confirm the Honorable Luis Felipe Restrepo, who was endorsed by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Judge Restrepo received bipartisan support from U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), followed by the nomination in January by President Barack Obama.  Judge Restrepo will join another HNBA-endorsed judge on that court, the Honorable Nitza Quiñones Alejandro, who is the first openly gay Latina nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to the federal judiciary.

“The HNBA is proud to support the Honorable Luis Felipe Restrepo and commends the bipartisan  efforts of U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and the U.S. Senate in confirming Judge Restrepo,” said Peter M. Reyes, Jr., HNBA National President. “He is a jurist of the highest integrity with extensive experience as an assistant federal defender, in private practice, and as a Magistrate Judge since 2006.  He undoubtedly will serve with distinction on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”

About the Hispanic National Bar Association
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding four decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.
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Contact: Erika Lopez-Tello
E-mail: elopeztello@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

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June 18, 2013

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Arizona’s Restrictive Voter Registration Law

Hispanic National Bar Association’s Amicus Opposing Arizona’s Restrictive Voter Registration Requirements Supported by U.S. Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – On June 13th, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to throw out Arizona’s overly-restrictive voter registration requirements.  Specifically, the Court held that the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) preempts the Arizona law that required documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration beyond what the federal law demands. The court ruled that Congress could pass its own laws on the voter registration process, and states would have to yield to those laws.  The Arizona law sought to require that a potential voter must show hard proof that they are citizens in addition to the federal requirements that a voter must only declare that they are citizens on the federal form. Pursuant to the Supreme Court ruling, Arizona must now yield to the federal form and sign up those who present it.  The HNBA joined an amicus brief, led by the HNBA’s partner the Lowenstein Sandler firm, in opposing Arizona’s proposed law.  Twenty-eight Latino and Asian organizations joined the brief, which highlighted how the Arizona law would disenfranchise naturalized citizens.

“The HNBA has long opposed attempts to restrict the voting rights of our citizens, including by this over-reaching proposed Arizona law,” stated HNBA National President Peter M. Reyes, Jr.  “The ruling by the Supreme Court recognizes the HNBA’s position to protect the voting rights of all Americans.  This is a victory not only for the HNBA but for all voters in the United States.”

About the Hispanic National Bar Association
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding four decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.
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Contact: Erika Lopez-Tello
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Phone: (202) 223-4777

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June 13, 2013

Hispanic National Bar Association Endorsed Nominee Nitza Quiñones Alejandro Confirmed by Senate to U.S. District Court

Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate voted today to confirm the Honorable Nitza Quiñones Alejandro to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Judge Quiñones received the endorsement of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) after a thorough vetting process.  She received the joint recommendation from U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), followed by the nomination by President Barack Obama and the unanimous approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee in March.  Judge  Quiñones will be the first Latina to serve on this court.

“The HNBA commends the U.S. Senate for fulfilling its duty in confirming Judge Nitza Quiñones Alejandro,” said Peter M. Reyes, Jr., HNBA National President. “She is an exceptional jurist who has served with distinction for over twenty years on the bench and will be an outstanding addition to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. We are encouraged that the Senate moved forward in a bipartisan manner, and call upon them to continue to do so to fill all the remaining judicial vacancies across the country, including those where judicial emergencies remain.”

About the Hispanic National Bar Association

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding four decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.

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E-mail: elopeztello@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

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June 10, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – On June 4, 2013, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) National President Peter M. Reyes, Jr. attended the press conference in the White House Rose Garden where President Barack Obama announced his nomination of three outstanding candidates to the D.C. Circuit Court.  President Obama’s previous nominee, Sri Srinivasan, who was endorsed by the HNBA, was recently confirmed by the Senate.  The following day, HNBA representatives met with White House officials along with community and organizational leaders from around the country to discuss the judicial vacancy crisis that has left over 80 courts vacant and 32 judicial emergencies across the country.

“The HNBA calls upon the Senate to timely vote upon all pending judicial nominations, including the three recent nominations to the D.C. Circuit Court,” stated HNBA President Peter M. Reyes, Jr.  ”in order for our country to provide timely and equal access to justice, it is imperative that these vacant positions be filled immediately, particularly those that remain judicial emergencies.”

About the Hispanic National Bar Association

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding four decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.

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Contact: Erika Lopez-Tello
E-mail: elopeztello@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

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June 3, 2013

Washington, DC – Hispanic National Bar Association Saddened by Passing of United States Senator Frank Lautenberg. 

The Hispanic National Bar Association (“HNBA”) is saddened by the passing of United States Senator Frank Lautenberg from New jersey.  Senator Lautenberg fought to improve the safety of his State’s citizens through legislation that brought an end to smoking on airline flights, raised the legal drinking age to 21, and the Toxic Right to Know law.  He was also a champion for diversity on the federal bench, particularly in New Jersey where he supported the nomination of Hispanics to the District Court.

“Senator Lautenberg was a dedicated public servant who undisputedly helped improve the quality of life for countless Americans with groundbreaking legislation” stated Peter M. Reyes, Jr. HNBA National President.  “He had the respect of both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, as well as the respect of the HNBA.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lautenberg family during this most difficult time.”

About the HNBA

The HNBA is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding four decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.

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The HNBA Honors Fallen U.S. Troops and Veterans on Memorial Day

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May 27, 2013

On this Memorial Day weekend the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) honors the women and men who have died while in service in the United States Military.  More than one million of our fellow countrymen have sacrificed themselves throughout our Nation’s history.  Memorial Day, a national federal holiday, is a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country.

“The HNBA remembers and pays tribute to all of the brave women and men in the military who died in service to our great country this Memorial Day,” said Peter M. Reyes, Jr., HNBA National President.  “There is no greater sacrifice that can be made, and we honor all of the women and men who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we have here in the United States.”  

About the Hispanic National Bar Association

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its Territories. For three decades the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by promoting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events, and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed. Our organization is stronger today than at any point in its history and is as committed as ever to its mission. For more information, please visit http://www.hnba.com.

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