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Docket 20-303
Docket 20-303

United States v. Vaello Madero

In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution does not require Congress to extend Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to residents of Puerto Rico. The Court found that Congress had a rational basis for excluding Puerto Rico from the program because its residents are generally exempt from paying federal income taxes.

Status
Decided
Appeal from
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

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Decision Released

Sources

Docket-grounded.

Refreshed Mar 13, 2026.

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