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 Available Only with U.S. Sovereignty
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?
Although use of the term “commonwealth” to describe Puerto Rico’s relationship with the U.S. has fallen out of favor in recent years, the label still… Read More »The Two Meanings of “Commonwealth”
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?
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
Many U.S.corporations, and wealthy individuals as well, see Puerto Rico as a tax haven. In 2019, the IRS reported to Congress on 166 individuals who… Read More »The End of Puerto Rico as a Tax Haven?
Puerto Rico is often called a commonwealth, but that is actually just a word in the official title of the government of Puerto Rico. Kentucky… Read More »The Meaning of “Commonwealth”
Puerto Rico voters have rejected the current territorial status and voted in favor of statehood. Congress is expected to consider the question of Puerto Rico’s… Read More »Puerto Rican Naturalization – How to Become a U.S. Citizen in a New Nation
Shortly before the hearing on Puerto Rico’s status held earlier this month, a group of constitutional law scholars from the University of Puerto Rico, Columbia,… Read More »Constitutional Law Scholars Endorse Proposal for Statehood Ratification Vote
