Last updated on: 4/21/2022 | Author: ProCon.org

US Supreme Court Rules Puerto Ricans Not Entitled to Some Federal Benefits

The US Supreme Court ruled on Apr. 21, 2022 that Puerto Ricans do not have a constitutional right to some federal benefits, including Supplemental Security Income. The ruling could be applied by Congress to other benefits such as Medicare and Social Security, even though Puerto Ricans pay federal taxes.