
Short Circuit 131 (4/24/20)
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Equal Protection and Residency Rights in Puerto Rico
This chapter discusses a legal case in Puerto Rico regarding equal protection and residency rights. It explores the argument that the distinction between living in Puerto Rico and the mainland of the United States is unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment's equal protection component. The chapter also examines similar Supreme Court cases and the potential impact of the ruling on all residents of Puerto Rico.
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