Announcements
The PRBA Congratulates Board Member Stephanie H. Fedorka on Women of Excellence Recognition
Stephanie H. Fedorka, Esq. The Puerto Rican Bar Association proudly congratulates our board member, Stephanie H. Fedorka, on being named a Women of Excellence honoree by the Rochester Business Journal. This prestigious award recognizes high-achieving women for...
The PRBA Condemns Attacks on Judicial Independence
-------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 21, 2025 The PRBA Condemns Attacks on Judicial IndependenceNew York, NY – The Puerto Rican Bar Association of New York (PRBA) expresses deep concern over recent rhetoric by the current Administration...
Latino Justice Denounces ICE Detention and Harassment of Puerto Ricans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2025 Press Contact: [email protected] Version en español a seguir LatinoJustice Denounces ICE Detention and Harassment of Puerto Ricans Letter to “Border Czar” Tom Homan calls out...
PRBA Statement on ICE’s Illegal Detention of Puerto Ricans & Raids of the Dominican Community
The Puerto Rican Bar Association unequivocally condemns U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement ("ICE") for yesterday’s illegal detention of a Puerto Rican family in Milwaukee as well as the raids of Dominican communities in San Juan. President Trump’s agenda to...
What To Do If You’re Approached by Immigration Officials
Remain calm. Do not run. If you’re stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ask them “Am I free to leave?” If you are, calmly walk away. Ask agents to show you their badges. ICE agents sometimes wear uniforms that say "Police"...
2025-2026 PRBA AND PRBASF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) and the Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund (PRBASF) proudly inducted their new Board of Directors and Executive Officers. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and...
New Supervising Judges Appointed in NYC Courts
# The New York State Unified Court System has announced the appointment of six new Supervising Judges in New York City. These esteemed judges will oversee various courts, furthering justice and efficiency across the city. New Supervising Judges: Hon. Edwin I....
PRBA/PRBASF Annual Membership Meeting and Elections
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) and the Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund (PRBASF) held their Annual Membership Meeting and Elections last night at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. We are thrilled to...
We condemn Harmful Rhetoric against Puerto Rico and Urge Latinx Community to Act
“We are all well aware of the many responsibilities and challenges these positions entail and we are eager to get to work. In the end, we may not achieve everything we wish to accomplish, but, expect that with every PRBA member’s help, we will write another chapter in the long tradition of excellence of the PRBA.”
— This, we believe is our responsibility, and right, as Puerto Rican lawyers and members of the Puerto Rican Bar Association.