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Last update: 6 hours agoPuerto Rico Ports Fight: S2 Services Puerto Rico asked a federal judge to disregard documents attached to MIDA’s amicus brief in the Ports Authority lawsuit over San Juan dock operations, arguing the filing adds new facts and legal theories that weren’t part of the original case. Housing Pressure: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez renewed her attack on Airbnb, saying short-term rentals are “supercharging evictions” from Puerto Rico to Jackson Hole and pushing young people toward permanent renting. PREPA Legal Battle: PREPA bondholders urged the First Circuit to overturn a March ruling rejecting their $3.7B administrative expense claim, arguing they have a protected property interest in PREPA net revenues. USVI Cargo Disruption: The US Virgin Islands Port Authority said a San Juan docking restriction involving Water Spirit Freight Services could disrupt cargo relied on by VI residents, but noted Puerto Rico harbor rules fall outside its jurisdiction. Energy & Trade Context: A separate debate over Jones Act waivers continues to raise questions about whether “maritime dominance” is being undermined by exceptions.
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