Court Court Decisions Puerto Rico 
JURIST
MAY 11, 2023
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against a group of Puerto Rico journalists who were seeking documents from the island’s financial oversight board, saying that the board is protected from such information requests by sovereign immunity. The case, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 22, 2022
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Supreme Court Rules on Stolen Art, Signs and Puerto Rico’s Status (Adam Liptak, The New York Times).
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 13, 2022
During his time as an associate justice from 1877 to 1911, he broke with his colleagues in some of the most consequential – and infamous – rulings that the court has ever issued. Later, Robert sent John a series of letters offering political advice and sharing his efforts to promote John for a Supreme Court appointment.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Share Jose Luis Vaello-Madero is an American citizen who was born in Puerto Rico. But when he moved back to Puerto Rico to be closer to his family, Vaello-Madero lost his SSI benefits because, by law, Puerto Rico residents are excluded from the program. The case, United States v. Factual background.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 13, 2021
How does the Supreme Court possibly top the excitement of last Friday’s fourteen new grants — including grants in a few important First Amendment cases? With 10 new relists, including some cases that could be blockbusters if the court decides to take them. John Elwood reviews Monday’s relists. Abbott , 20-305. Munsingwear, Inc.
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