Tag: United States Supreme Court
In case about government transparency, SCOTUS discusses Puerto Rico’s sovereignty
Historically, US states have received “state sovereignty immunity,” which prevents a state from...
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United States Supreme Court to consider case for the reinstatement of teachers’ pensions in Puerto Rico that could also overrule the Insular Cases
In August 2022, the Frente Amplio en Defensa de la Educación Pública (“FADEP”), an organization of...
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Supreme Court decides not to hear American Samoans’ bid for birthright citizenship
On Monday, October 17, the United States Supreme Court declined to take up a case asking whether...
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Justices suggest that Congress has leeway to exclude Puerto Rico from federal disability benefits
Justices suggest that Congress has leeway to exclude Puerto Rico from federal disability benefits...
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Century-old racist US Supreme Court cases still rule over millions of Americans
Century-old racist US Supreme Court cases still rule over millions of Americans By: Eric Bellone,...
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The Yale Law Journal seeks submissions on the Law of the Territories
The Yale Law Journal seeks submissions on the Law of the Territories The Yale Law Journal is...
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The Supreme Court strikes again
The Supreme Court strikes again We must remember that the role of our Courts is a passive one....
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Oversight Board appeals First Circuit ruling to US Supreme Court
Oversight Board appeals First Circuit ruling to US Supreme Court The Financial Oversight and...
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Equally American reacts to SCOTUS review denial, US defense of disenfranchisement
Equally American reacts to SCOTUS review denial, US defense of disenfranchisement The United State...
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Puerto Rico needs judicial review
Puerto Rico needs judicial review By Enrique Vazquez-Quintana, MD The principle of Judicial Review...
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