Supreme Court - Poder Judicial de Puerto Rico
WEBCurrently, under the Judiciary Act of 2003, as amended, the Supreme Court comprises one (1) Chief Justice and eight (8) Associate Justices. The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the governor of Puerto Rico, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico - Wikipedia
WEBThe Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico) is the highest court of Puerto Rico, having judicial authority to interpret and decide questions of Puerto Rican law.
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Supreme Court rules Puerto Ricans don’t have constitutional ... - CNN
WEBApr 21, 2022 · Washington CNN — 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 8-1 opinion...
Judiciary of Puerto Rico - Wikipedia
WEBThe Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Tribunal Supremo) is the highest court of Puerto Rico, having judicial authority to interpret and decide questions of Puerto Rican law.
The surprisingly high stakes in a Supreme Court case about …
WEBNov 5, 2021 · The surprisingly high stakes in a Supreme Court case about $28,000. The Court takes up a difficult case about colonialism and democracy. by Ian Millhiser. Nov 5, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. A...
History of the Supreme Court - Poder Judicial de Puerto Rico
WEBSupreme Court (1898 – 1952) Following the change of sovereignty in 1898, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico was established, thus replacing the Real Audiencia, by the order of Major General John R. Brooke, Commander of the Department of Puerto Rico.
WEBCongress’s decision to exempt Puerto Rico’s residents from most federal income, gift, estate, and excise taxes supplies a rational basis for likewise distinguishing residents of Puerto Rico from residents of the States for purposes of the SSI benefits program.
Justices suggest that Congress has leeway to exclude Puerto Rico …
WEBNov 9, 2021 · The Supreme Court on Tuesday probed Congress’ authority to deny welfare benefits to Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, with several justices voicing concerns that a broad ruling in favor of equal treatment would upend numerous federal policies that differentiate between territories and states. The case, United States v.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Response to Puerto Rico Debt
WEBJun 1, 2020 · The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld a key aspect of the federal response to the worst debt crisis in Puerto Rican history, one that threatened basic services like schools and...