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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of the relationship between the United States and its territory of Puerto Rico through the lens of a series of legal decisions known as the Insular Cases. The author traces the legal arguments put forth in these cases, particularly Downes v. Bidwell, to establish a framework for understanding the legal status of Puerto Rico as a possession of the United States, known as the doctrine of non-incorporation. The author analyzes the decision of the Supreme Court, which determined that Puerto Rico was not a foreign territory but rather a domestic possession not subject to the same constitutional protections as incorporated territories. This doctrine has shaped the legal relationship between the US and Puerto Rico, raising important questions about citizenship, self-governance, and the limits of American sovereignty. This book offers a valuable examination of the legal and constitutional debates surrounding the status of Puerto Rico, providing insights into the historical and ongoing challenges of governing territories within the American empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333314606_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333314606
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333314606
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