SCOTUS Blocks Some Federal Benefits from Puerto Rico Residents

Congress can exclude residents of Puerto Rico from some federal disability benefits available to those who live in the 50 states, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The Biden administration defended the exclusion, noting that Puerto Rico residents do not pay federal taxes. However, Biden called on Congress to extend the benefits. The 8-1 opinion was written by Justice Brett […]

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