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5 Puerto Rico Cases
U.S. Supreme Court
Apr 2022
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United States v. Vaello-Madero
Whether excluding Puerto Rico residents from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program violates the equal protection component of the 5th Amendment’s Due Process Clause.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Racial Justice
Voting Rights
United States v. Vaello-Madero
Whether excluding Puerto Rico residents from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program violates the equal protection component of the 5th Amendment’s Due Process Clause.
Apr 2022
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Puerto Rico
Aug 2020
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Ocasio v. Comisión Estatal de Elecciones
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Puerto Rico, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Puerto Rico Election Commission’s failure to implement steps to ensure voters over 60 can safely cast a ballot in the November general election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Puerto Rico
Voting Rights
Ocasio v. Comisión Estatal de Elecciones
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Puerto Rico, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Puerto Rico Election Commission’s failure to implement steps to ensure voters over 60 can safely cast a ballot in the November general election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 2020
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Puerto Rico
Jul 2016
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Marrero-Méndez v. Pesquera
In 2013, the ACLU and ACLU of Puerto Rico filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Officer Alvin Marrero-Méndez, a 13-year veteran of the Puerto Rico Police Department.
Status: Ongoing
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Puerto Rico
Religious Liberty
Criminal Law Reform
Marrero-Méndez v. Pesquera
In 2013, the ACLU and ACLU of Puerto Rico filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Officer Alvin Marrero-Méndez, a 13-year veteran of the Puerto Rico Police Department.
Jul 2016
Status: Ongoing
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Puerto Rico
Dec 2010
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HIV Discrimination by Puerto Rico Cosmetology School
Cosmetology School Prohibits Student from Enrolling Because of HIV Status
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Puerto Rico
HIV
HIV Discrimination by Puerto Rico Cosmetology School
Cosmetology School Prohibits Student from Enrolling Because of HIV Status
Dec 2010
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