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Political Status of Puerto Rico: Brief Background and Recent Developments for Congress (open access)

Political Status of Puerto Rico: Brief Background and Recent Developments for Congress

This report provides policy and historical background about Puerto Rico's political status--a term of art referring to the relationship between the federal government and a territorial one. The report emphasizes recent developments that are likely to be most relevant for Congress. Congress has not altered the island's status since 1952, when it approved a territorial constitution.
Date: December 28, 2016
Creator: Garrett, R. Sam
System: The UNT Digital Library