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As some members of Congress look to set up a bill that would allow Puerto Rico’s residents to vote on the island’s status, Errol Louis discussed the future of the U.S. territory with Christina Ponsa-Kraus, who is a constitutional scholar and historian at Columbia Law School. She explained the history of Puerto Rico, including how the U.S. constitution and Supreme Court decisions from the early 1900s play a role in the island’s current status. And she discussed the debate over making Puerto Rico another state versus granting the island complete independence. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to [email protected]
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As some members of Congress look to set up a bill that would allow Puerto Rico’s residents to vote on the island’s status, Errol Louis discussed the future of the U.S. territory with Christina Ponsa-Kraus, who is a constitutional scholar and historian at Columbia Law School. She explained the history of Puerto Rico, including how the U.S. constitution and Supreme Court decisions from the early 1900s play a role in the island’s current status. And she discussed the debate over making Puerto Rico another state versus granting the island complete independence. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to [email protected]

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