Juan Cartagena
President & General Counsel
One of the nation’s leading voices on equality and nondiscrimination, Constitutional and Civil Rights Attorney Juan Cartagena inspires change to systems that marginalize communities of color. As a public speaker, El Diario columnist, and Rutgers University lecturer, Juan focuses extensively on Puerto Rican and Latino rights issues, including the community impacts of mass incarceration.
Statement by LatinoJustice PRLDEF on Natasha Bannan
Statement of Juan Cartagena, President & General Counsel at LatinoJustice PRLDEF On the Passing of Carlos “Taso” Zenón
The White Supremacist-in-Chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21st, 2020
Contact: Elianne Ramos; Chief Communications Officer; [email protected]; 212.739.7513
When Hate Arrived in El Paso
It was Store #5108 to where hate drove 650 miles to eliminate a so-called invasion, using the same words promoted by the man in the White House. Hate knows no bounds. Neither does resilience.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21st, 2020
Contact: Elianne Ramos; Chief Communications Officer; [email protected]; 212.739.7513
July 6th, 2020
New York, NY
Contact: Elianne Ramos; Chief Communications Officer; [email protected]; 212.739.7513
Statement by Juan Cartagena on the Killing of Carlos Adrián Ingram López by Tucson Police
"Nana, ayúdame (grandmother help me)" was the desperate plea uttered by Carlos Adrián Ingram López as he lay naked, face down on the floor of a garage, brutally restrained by the police who would be responsible for his death.
Honoring Black Lives and Celebrating Juneteenth
Our country is poised to embark on transformational changes to achieve racial justice in light of the events of the last several weeks. To honor the fortitude and indomitable spirit of our enslaved African-descended ancestors, LatinoJustice PRLDEF offices will be closed this Friday in observance of Juneteenth.
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