In addition. they cannot fully contribute to the American community as the Internal Revenue Code does not apply in Puerto Rico as in the rest of the Nation. The 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution was an auspicious day to laud the rights of the people guaranteed therein. And with whom would it be more appropriate to explain this to than an assembly of newly naturalized citizens? Perhaps Judge Perez statement will provide some insight as to why Members of the Senate and House have introduced legislation. S. 1182 and H.R. 2849. to address the inequalities of U.S. citizenship in Puerto Rico.
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