US top court rules Puerto Rico not entitled to welfare programme – Al Jazeera
Supreme Court justices say denying benefits to residents of Puerto Rico does not violate their constitutional rights.
Supreme Court upholds Puerto Ricans’ exclusion from benefits program – WKYT
The court held by an 8-1 vote Thursday that making Puerto Ricans ineligible for the Supplemental Security Income program, which provides benefits
High court rules Congress can exclude Puerto Ricans from aid program – The Washington Post
In an 8-1 decision, the justices agreed that Puerto Ricans can continue to be excluded from SSI benefits for low-income disabled and blind people.
Supreme Court rejects disability payments for Puerto Rico residents – POLITICO
The only dissenter from the high court's ruling was Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who was born in New York and is of Puerto Rican descent. The legal
Excluding Puerto Rico from safety-net benefits doesn’t violate Constitution, court says – SCOTUSblog
For instance, Puerto Rico residents are exempt from federal income tax, though they do pay other federal taxes such as Social Security, Medicare, and
SCOTUS Upholds Puerto Ricans’ Exclusion From Benefits, Governor Calls for Statehood
The Supreme Court said residents of Puerto Rico could be denied certain federal benefits, and Gov. Pierluisi said statehood was the solution.
The Supreme Court Upholds Puerto Ricans’ Exclusion From Benefits Program – TIME
The court held by an 8-1 vote Thursday, making Puerto Ricans ineligible for the Supplemental Security Income program.
Supreme Court allows Puerto Rico’s exclusion from welfare program | News | wenatcheeworld.com
A provision extending SSI benefits to Puerto Rico is part of Democratic-backed social spending legislation that has stalled in Congress. Jose Luis
Supreme Court says Congress can deny federal disability benefits to Puerto Rico residents
The court ruled 8-1 against the bid by Puerto Rico residents to receive equal treatment under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, with
Supreme Court backs Congress on Puerto Rico resident benefits – Roll Call
The 8-1 decision keeps Puerto Rico residents from receiving Supplemental Security Income for aged, blind and disabled individuals.