Risks for a Freely Associated State of Puerto Rico
If the Puerto Rico Status Act becomes law, Puerto Rico will no longer be a territory of the United States. It will be the 51st… Read More »Risks for a Freely Associated State of Puerto Rico
Analysis
What Will Happen to Veterans Hospitals under Free Association?
Puerto Rico is home to some 72,679 veterans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are currently 10 Veterans Administration medical facilities on the Island. The… Read More »What Will Happen to Veterans Hospitals under Free Association?
The Elusive Promise of Special Treatment for Puerto Rico
Since the 1950s there has been a story that Puerto Rico’s relationship with the U.S. is unique and, unlike all other U.S. territories, this relationship… Read More »The Elusive Promise of Special Treatment for Puerto Rico
The Definition of Statehood
A number of people in favor of Puerto Rican independence spoke at a public hearing on the Puerto Rico Status Act on the need for… Read More »The Definition of Statehood
The Puerto Rico Status Act: The Options
Over the weekend, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and a small bipartisan group of Congressional representatives met with leaders in Puerto Rico… Read More »The Puerto Rico Status Act: The Options
Legal Scholars Say U.S. Citizenship Tied Exclusively to U.S. Sovereignty
When it comes to U.S. citizenship, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is clear: “All persons born or naturalized in the US, and subject… Read More »Legal Scholars Say U.S. Citizenship Tied Exclusively to U.S. Sovereignty
U.S. Citizenship in a Sovereign Puerto Rico: Worth the Gamble?
One of the biggest issues arising in discussions of the Puerto Rico Status Act is the question of what happens to U.S. citizenship if Puerto… Read More »U.S. Citizenship in a Sovereign Puerto Rico: Worth the Gamble?
Did Puerto Rico Ever Have a Compact of Free Association?
As supporters of a Puerto Rico “commonwealth” status pivot to support a yet-to-be defined Free Association alternative, confusion about the meaning of “commonwealth” and of… Read More »Did Puerto Rico Ever Have a Compact of Free Association?
Walter Dellinger: Enduring Contributions to the Puerto Rico Status Debate
When constitutional scholar Walter Dellinger died last week at the age of 80, his notable career was recognized throughout the country. Yet one valuable contribution… Read More »Walter Dellinger: Enduring Contributions to the Puerto Rico Status Debate