The “Annexation” of Puerto Rico?
According to Urban Dictionary, the “Annexation of Puerto Rico” refers to “a glorious football play” popularized by the 1994 film “Little Giants.” But the phrase… Read More »The “Annexation” of Puerto Rico?
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Adding New States to the U.S. – What the Constitution Says
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has repeated his insistence that admission of any new state should require a national referendum. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced a… Read More »Adding New States to the U.S. – What the Constitution Says
For Scarce Guam Housing, US Citizens Prioritized over Migrants from Freely Associated States
Citizens of the freely associated states (FAS) have the freedom to travel and work in the United States, but they do not have the same… Read More »For Scarce Guam Housing, US Citizens Prioritized over Migrants from Freely Associated States
Can Stateside Puerto Ricans Keep U.S. Citizenship under Independence?
Can stateside Puerto Ricans keep their U.S. citizenship if Puerto Rico were to become independent? Perhaps, but maybe not. Regardless, Supreme Court precedent won’t help… Read More »Can Stateside Puerto Ricans Keep U.S. Citizenship under Independence?
The Supreme Court Discusses Sovereignty in Puerto Rico
Last week, the Supreme Court held oral arguments on the case of Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Centro de Periodismo Investigativo… Read More »The Supreme Court Discusses Sovereignty in Puerto Rico
Medicaid Security Granted to Puerto Rico for Five Years
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, a $1.7 trillion omnibus funding bill, became law on December 29, 2022. It mentions Puerto Rico 41 times, including a lengthy… Read More »Medicaid Security Granted to Puerto Rico for Five Years
A Page from History: An End to the Illusion of Puerto Rico Sovereignty
Of all the notable dates in Puerto Rico’s history, June 9, 2016, stands out with special prominence, as it was the day that cracks in… Read More »A Page from History: An End to the Illusion of Puerto Rico Sovereignty
Critics of Puerto Rico Status Act Focus on Process
One of the last pieces of legislation to be passed by the House of Representatives in the 117th Congress was the Puerto Rico Status Act (PRSA),… Read More »Critics of Puerto Rico Status Act Focus on Process
U.S. Freely Associated States and China
A report from the United States Institute of Peace details the impact of China’s influence on nations that are in free association with the United… Read More »U.S. Freely Associated States and China