Citing Tax Exempt Status, High Court Says Puerto Rico Not Entitled To SSI

Mealey's (April 21, 2022, 12:11 PM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 21 that a decision by Congress to deny Puerto Rico residents access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits does not violate the equal-protection component of the due process clause....