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Federal judge approves Puerto Rico bankruptcy plan

JURIST

A judge for the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico Tuesday gave final approval to a plan for Puerto Rico to exit bankruptcy after nearly five years. Tuesday’s plan will allow Puerto Rico to begin repaying its debts.

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US Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rico journalists seeking documents from financial oversight board

JURIST

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.

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Puerto Rico governor: Congress ‘morally obligated’ to act on statehood referendum

JURIST

Supporters of the movement to grant Puerto Rico statehood believe that citizens of the territory would greatly benefit from congressional representation and the right to vote in federal elections. Additionally, Puerto Ricans would be eligible for more federal programs such as Medicaid and the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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US Supreme Court rules Puerto Ricans can be excluded from federal benefits program

JURIST

In an 8-1 decision, the US Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Congress does not have to provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to residents of Puerto Rico. The decision impacts the residents of Puerto Rico and other US territories who are applying for government benefits. In United States v.

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The Essential Guide To All 50 State Supreme Courts (And DC And Puerto Rico)

Above The Law

The post The Essential Guide To All 50 State Supreme Courts (And DC And Puerto Rico) appeared first on Above the Law. Useful primer for increasingly important state courts.

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“Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips”

HowAppealing

“Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this very interesting report. The post “Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Cockfighting in Puerto Rico and trade-dress protections for snack foods

SCOTUSBlog

Puerto Rico is a United States territory, with its own constitution. Section 12616 eliminated the local law exemption of the Animal Welfare Act and effectively criminalized cockfighting in Puerto Rico. Issue : Whether Congress has power under the commerce clause to criminalize cockfighting on the island of Puerto Rico.

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