The new Puerto Rico Statehood bill includes a requirement that Puerto Rico voters ratify the bill before Puerto Rico is admitted as a state. Some people are asking, “What does… Read more »

In a Press Conference, Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner and Florida Congressman Darren Soto announced the new Puerto Rico Statehood Bill. Sen. Martin Heinrich will work on the companion bill for… Read more »

Happy Citizenship Anniversary, Puerto Rico! On March 2, 1917, then-President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act. While it is sometimes confused with the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant… Read more »

The American Rescue Plan is the reconciliation bill for the COVID-19 relief act. When the House of Representatives and the Senate have two different versions of a bill, they can… Read more »

Fair play for nationals and citizens of unincorporated territories: Congress and courts address citizenship rights in U.S. territories By Dr. William B. Cleary Professor of Law, Hiroshima Shudo University, Former… Read more »