Union City Middle School Named After Federal Judge Esther Salas

Tribute to Judge Esther Salas

• 🏫 A middle school in Union City, New Jersey, has been named after Federal Judge Esther Salas, honoring her resilience and public service.
• 📌 This dedication occurs five years after a tragic attack on her family at their home, which resulted in the death of her 20-year-old son, Daniel.

Judge Salas's Journey and Resilience

• 💡 Judge Salas, a daughter of immigrants, grew up in Union City and attended its public schools before pursuing higher education at Rutgers.
• ⚖️ She became the first Hispanic magistrate judge in the District of New Jersey, attributing her success to her foundation, faith, and family.
• 💔 Following the 2020 attack by a disgruntled attorney, which also seriously wounded her husband, Salas became a powerful advocate for judicial security and privacy.
• 🙏 She shared her profound despair after the attack but credited her faith in God and her mother's strength for helping her persevere.

Inspiring Future Generations

• 🌟 US Senator Andy Kim highlighted Judge Salas as a model of dignity, decency, and humanity in challenging times.
• 🎯 Judge Salas hopes the students at the new middle school will be inspired to succeed and make a difference in their community.
• 🏢 The new state-of-the-art middle school serves approximately 800 students.