Moreover, Puerto Ricans who already possess U.S. citizenship at the moment of independence would retain it, and automatically acquire Puerto Rican citizenship as well, becoming dual citizens.

They have fostered local communities on the island, and still helped define Puerto Rican identity within U.S. Latino culture. In clear, accessible prose, Acosta Cruz takes us on a journey from the ...

The end of birthright U.S. citizenship in Puerto Rico could be, paradoxically, the beginning of Puerto Rican nationhood. The path forward is clear for those who believe in justice, democracy and ...