Puerto Rico’s Government Agrees to Delay Birth Certificate Law
LatinoJustice PRLDEF has been informed by representatives of the Puerto Rico government that it...
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Category: Status Report
White House asked to Clarify Stance on ‘Enhanced’ Commonwealth
by Robert Friedman | Puerto Rico Daily Sun The Senate committee weighing the latest island status...
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House Vote Sets Up Possible Puerto Rican Statehood
(April 29) — Puerto Ricans ought to hold a referendum on whether to keep their island a...
Read MoreU.S. House passes status bill, 223-169 votes
The House on Thursday approved the Puerto Rico status bill (H.R.2499) by a 223-169 vote after a grueling full day of debate on the island’s past, present and possible future role in its relationship with the United States. But,...
Read MorePuerto Rican Officials Scrap Millions of Birth Certificates
(April 21) — In a dramatic bid to end fraud, identity theft and illegal immigration, Puerto Rico is voiding all birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 — forcing more than 5 million people to apply for new...
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