Harvard Revisits the Insular Cases
The Harvard Law Review is re-examining the Insular Cases — the cases from the early 20th century which still dictate the fate of the unincorporated… Read More »Harvard Revisits the Insular Cases
The Harvard Law Review is re-examining the Insular Cases — the cases from the early 20th century which still dictate the fate of the unincorporated… Read More »Harvard Revisits the Insular Cases
In a letter sent to Governor Rosselló yesterday, the United States Department of Justice cited “multiple considerations” in rejecting the Puerto Rican government’s proposed ballot… Read More »Justice Department Explains Rejection of Plebiscite Ballot
Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced this evening that the Puerto Rican government would proceed with the June 11th plebiscite despite the refusal of the U.S. Department… Read More »Puerto Rico Plebiscite Will Include Choice to Remain a U.S. Territory
Puerto Rico Republican leaders have written to Attorney General Jeff Sessions offering guidance, a historic perspective and a forceful recommendation to exclude a “Commonwealth” option… Read More »Puerto Rico Republican Leaders Clarify “Commonwealth” Option
The Young Republican National Federation passed a resolution supporting statehood for Puerto Rico at the organization’s Spring 2017 meeting in Boston last weekend. The resolution… Read More »Young Republicans Support Statehood for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, as a territory of the United States, has no sovereignty as a political entity. The Supreme Court confirmed this in 2016, ruling in… Read More »Sports Sovereignty and Puerto Rico
A letter requesting that the U.S. Attorney General withhold certification of the ballot for a federally sponsored political status plebiscite in the territory has been… Read More »Current Territorial Status Not Democratic Choice For Plebiscite Ballot
Puerto Rico Senator José Nadal Power (“Commonwealth” party) is advocating changes in federal law to re-purpose the U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to help… Read More »OPIC for Puerto Rico?
The Pew Research Center has reported some new information on the economic reality of life for Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico and in the States.… Read More »Puerto Ricans Better Off in States