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Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes

Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes

Did you know that the United States can remove or change any laws for Puerto Rico but not to any other state in US?

Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes · Jun 22, 2025 · 3:25

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Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, not a state. Because of that, Congress holds plenary (full) powers under the Territorial Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2). This means:

🟥 Congress can overturn, veto, or nullify any law passed by Puerto Rico’s government — even if it was passed democratically.

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