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The Trump administration is forcing evacuees from Puerto Rico and Dominica to sign promissory notes ensuring full repayment for transportation costs. And it’s keeping passports as collateral. According to the Department of State’s website, upon evacuation, Department of State officials are confiscating evacuees’ passports. They must arrange payment to obtain new ones. The promissory notes […]

The Trump administration announced Thursday morning it would temporarily waive the Jones Act, a nearly-century old law limiting international shipping in Puerto Rico.

The museum's site will also help many borough natives as well.

"Puerto Ricans are our fellow Americans. Puerto Ricans are our fellow man. They need our help."