The Puerto Rico Advisory Committee Publishes its First Memorandum on the Effects of the Insular Cases and the Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the Civil Rights of Residents of Puerto Rico

Summary:

The Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has published its first memorandum on the effects of the Insular Cases and Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the civil rights of Puerto Rico residents. The memorandum provides a general overview of the topic, highlighting findings and recommendations from testimony from subject matter experts and community representatives. The findings focus on the relationship between the US Government and Puerto Rico, unequal treatment, limited access to social welfare programs, and the impact on vulnerable communities.