Pena Martinez, et al v. US Dep't of Health and Human, et al

  1. May 16, 2022

    1st Circ. Nixes Benefits For Puerto Ricans, Citing Justices

    The First Circuit on Monday undid a lower court decision that found Puerto Rico residents are entitled to Supplemental Security Income disability and other federal benefits, citing findings from the U.S. Supreme Court determining their ineligibility didn't violate the Constitution.

  2. February 26, 2021

    Puerto Ricans Ineligible For Fed. Benefits, Gov't Tells Court

    The First Circuit should overturn a lower-court decision extending government benefits such as Social Security to Puerto Ricans and affirm constitutional law recognizing that the island's residents are not entitled to them, government attorneys have told the court.