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Puerto Rico and the Noncontiguous

102 Puerto Rico law professors ask governor to veto judicial reform bill

Governor Jenniffer González has received the passed legislation and has not yet made a decision as of October 29 2026.

Nalani Reyes
Puerto Rico and Noncontiguous Reporter
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One hundred two law professors from Puerto Rico's leading law schools signed a public letter on October 29 2026 asking Governor Jenniffer González Colón to veto the passed Judicial Reform bill.[1] El Nuevo Día reports González stated Thursday she has received the bill, but has not decided whether to sign or veto the legislation.[2] Legal analysts José Enrico Valenzuela and Estanis Barrenechea discussed the approved reform on the WAPA.TV Viva la Tarde program the same day.[3]
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  1. On October 29, 2026, 102 law professors from Puerto Rico's leading law schools signed a letter asking Governor Jenniffer González Colón to veto the Judicial Reform bill · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  2. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González stated on Thursday she has received the passed judicial reform bill but has not decided to sign or veto it. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. Legal analysts José Enrico Valenzuela and Estanis Barrenechea discussed the approved Puerto Rico judicial reform on the Viva la Tarde program. · WAPA.TV
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