WSJ is accused of disclosing digital subscribers' personally identifiable information to third parties without their consent. Compensation up to $2,500 may be available.
“This is about their life — this is about their future. We’re witnessing a migrant crisis that in many instances is enforced by government policies.” — Marlyn Goyco-Garcia, CPD’s National Organizing Manager.
In 2012, Puerto Rico passed Act 22 to attract investors to the island. Now, it’s pushing communities who’ve longed lived on the island out.
More here: https://t.co/PrFhaeOwxC
Rep. @NydiaVelazquez: “Policies that have been implemented have forced many people to leave the island. We have an oversight responsibility that has not been enforced.”
@NydiaVelazquez@ayudalegalpr “We’re likely talking about billions of dollars in lost tax revenue between the federal government & state governments. It remains unclear how much, if or how any of that money is… actually invested in Puerto Rican communities beyond the luxury real estate market.”
@NydiaVelazquez@ayudalegalpr “Whether you care about Puerto Rico specifically or not, this is an issue that should matter to all US taxpayers and constituents.” — Iris Figueroa, CPD Senior Policy Strategist
@NydiaVelazquez@ayudalegalpr “Our generation lacks opportunity, basic essential services, an education system that works, affordable housing — and somehow we continue to offer and provide ways for millionaires to ransack what's left.” — Loidymar Duprey, La Tejedora Initiative
@NydiaVelazquez “What [Act 22] is creating at this moment is not only vulnerable housing… but it’s becoming a threat for institutions like universities… forcing students, forcing local populations, out of places where they’ve traditionally lived.” — Attorney Ariadna Godreau, @ayudalegalpr
@NydiaVelazquez In March, the Puerto Rican Department of Treasury reported that between 2017 and 2023, the government of Puerto Rico lost around $2.22 BILLION of potential revenue related to Act 22.