Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.

I accept the proposition that...“to judge is an exercise of power” and because...“there is no objective stance but only a series of perspectives – no neutrality, no escape from choice in judging,” I further accept that our experiences as women and people of color affect our decisions.

I am willing to bet that there are some Puerto Ricans who don’t know about [their status].

how many times would a defendant's lawyer enter the courtroom before a session and ask each of the male clerks and paralegals around me, 'Are you the assistant in charge?' while I sat there invisible to him at the head of the table?

The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.

I was aware that my nomination was drawing a lot of attention, particularly in the Latino world, not just in Puerto Rico. It was touching.

If I go home, get a gun, come back and shoot you, that may not be legal under New York law because you would have alternative ways to defend.