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In equal-protection challenge, court will review Puerto Rico’s exclusion from federal safety-net program

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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. The case, United States v. Factual background.

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Blockbuster Watch

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How does the Supreme Court possibly top the excitement of last Friday’s fourteen new grants — including grants in a few important First Amendment cases? With 10 new relists, including some cases that could be blockbusters if the court decides to take them. John Elwood reviews Monday’s relists. Abbott , 20-305. Munsingwear, Inc.

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