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Equal Voting Rights for American Citizens in Puerto Rico!
Posted by Julia TorresJan 14Invite Friends
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To: U.S. Congress and the President of the United States
We demand that American Citizens in Puerto Rico be given the right to vote for the President of the United States. Currently, more than 2 million American citizens are banned from voting for their own Commander in Chief. This ban includes members of the U.S. military who have fought for their… …
Estadoprusa AhoraSIGN THE PETITIONResidents of Puerto Rico were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917 and have bravely served and died in every American conflict since then as part of our nation’s military, while simultaneously banned from voting for their own Commander in Chief. Further, the island’s residents are also not allowed to vote absentee for their President while living abroad. ANY American claiming residency on the island of Puerto Rico – Puerto Rican or not – is banned from voting for our nation’s President. This petition has nothing to do with the issue of statehood for Puerto Rico. It’s mission is solely to secure equal voting rights for all legal American citizens.There are more than 2 million eligible voters claiming residency on the island of Puerto Rico who are forced to forfeit their right to full participation in our American democracy while living on American soil. During these times when our elected officials, political pundits and the media continue to analyze and seek to secure the Hispanic vote, the time has come for our U.S. Congress to act to secure voter parity for all legal American citizens. The unwillingness of the U.S. Congress and former Presidents to resolve this issue has resulted in legal action being taken at the United Nations. To avoid further international embarrassment, immediate action and debate must be deemed a priority.

Puerto Rican Americans are loyal, patriotic, law-abiding citizens who have earned the right to request that their government address this issue at the same time that the nation debates immigration reform, lest it appear that President Obama and the 113th Congress believe it acceptable to continue mistreating the residents of Puerto Rico; willfully continuing to treat them like second class American citizens. We suggest that this reform be passed through a 28th amendment similar to those that have occurred in America’s History: 15th Amendment – granting equal voting rights to African Americans 19th Amendment – granting equal voting rights to women and the 23rd Amendment – granting equal voting rights to the residents of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.
Issues: politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, puerto rico, newyoricangirl.com, equal voting rights
Update #5
Posted by Julia Torres (Cause Leader) on Mar 26

This picture was taken on Tuesday, March 5th when I joined the Congressman of Puerto Rico – Congressman Pedro Pierluisi (to the right of the podium) – for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Prior to this event, I shared this petition with the Congressman and he is very grateful for the work we are doing. We continue to demand that our nation’s Congress and the President address the disenfranchisement of your fellow American citizens living in Puerto Rico who feel like second-class… …
Update #4
Posted by Julia Torres (Cause Leader) on Mar 14
U.S. SUPREME COURT MENTIONS PUERTO RICO’S VOTING INEQUALITY! Following is a transcript from today’s discussion…

Subject: Supreme Court Justices Discuss Possibility Of Puerto Rico-Born U.S.PresidentComments (4) WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justices Anthony Kennedy and Stephen Breyer seemed to indicate Thursday they’d consider a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico»natural-born» and eligible to run for president.

Their comments, directed at Puerto Rican-born Rep. José Serrano (D-N.Y.), came…

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Update #3
Posted by Julia Torres (Cause Leader) on Feb 21

URGENT UPDATE! In 11 days I’m headed to the U.S. Congress to share my petition and would like to invite you to share your comments of support. If you live in Puerto Rico and are one of the American citizens that are banned from voting for your own President of the United States, PLEASE attach your photo and story here about how that makes you feel. Tell the U.S. Congress what emotions you experience every four years on our presidential election day when you know that your country is voting… …
Update #2
Posted by Julia Torres (Cause Leader) on Feb 11
Only 4 weeks ago, I launched this petition because I love my country so much and want to see it live up to it’s democratic ideals in treating ALL American citizens equally. In only 28 days, more than 1,300 people have signed this call to action from all over the world! Thank you from the bottom of my patriotic heart. PLEASE KEEP SPREADING THE WORD! God bless you and the United States of America – «with Liberty and Justice for ALL.»

Update #1
Posted by Julia Torres (Cause Leader) on Feb 3
Thank you for your support in helping to secure more than 1,000 signatures in just 20 days since I launched my petition. I have received signatures from all over the world and have been contacted by high level elected officials in Puerto Rico indicating how grateful they are for this effort.

I’ve also begun to distribute this petition to members of the U.S. Congress and the media and will continue to keep you updated on our progress. As we continue to advocate for equal voting rights for…

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To: U.S. Congress and the President of the United States

Issues: politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, puerto rico, newyoricangirl.com, equal voting rights

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