The American Bar Association has added its voice in support of equality for residents of U.S. territories when it comes to participation in federal programs and the right to vote. This support comes through two resolutions introduced by the Virgin Islands Bar Association that were overwhelmingly adopted by the full ABA House of Delegates at this year\u2019s virtual Annual Meeting. Anthony Ciolli, past president and delegate of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, spoke in favor of both resolutions to the ABA House of Delegates and helped shepherd their passage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ABA\u2019s support of equal rights in U.S. territories highlights how long-neglected issues facing residents of U.S. territories have become more mainstream throughout the United States,\u201d said Neil Weare, president and founder of Equally American, which advocates for equality and civil rights for the 4 million Americans living in U.S. territories. \u201cI appreciate the leadership of the Virgin Islands Bar association and Anthony Ciolli in raising these concerns to the highest level of the legal profession,\u201d Weare added. <\/p>\n
Hours before\u00a0Tuesday\u2019s\u00a0landmark decision in\u00a0Pena Martinez\u00a0v. US Department of Health and Human Services, the ABA House of Delegates approved\u00a0Resolution 10B\u00a0supporting the equal application of federal benefits to residents of U.S. territories. Earlier, the ABA House of Delegates approved\u00a0Resolution 10C\u00a0supporting the expansion of voting rights in U.S. territories. The resolution reflects arguments raised by Equally American in\u00a0Segovia v. United States, filed on behalf of residents of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. (PR)<\/p>\n
MD: American Bar backs equality in federal programs, voting rights for territories<\/p>\n
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