Puerto Rico Meetings Probe Old Insular Cases' Civil Rights Legacy
Published Date: 2/21/2025
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Summary
The Puerto Rico Advisory Committee is holding three online meetings to hear how old laws called the Insular Cases affect the civil rights of people living in Puerto Rico. These talks will help the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights understand and address these important issues. If you care about fairness and rights in Puerto Rico, these meetings are for you!
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