In equal-protection challenge, court will review Puerto Rico’s exclusion from federal safety-net program
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Share Jose Luis Vaello-Madero is an American citizen who was born in Puerto Rico. But when he moved back to Puerto Rico to be closer to his family, Vaello-Madero lost his SSI benefits because, by law, Puerto Rico residents are excluded from the program. Two lower courts ruled in favor of Vaello-Madero.
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