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Virgin Islands joins the fight against unequal treatment of the territories in Social Security Insurance (SSI)Benefits

Attorney General Denise George announces the filing of an amicus brief by the Virgin Islands Government in the United States Supreme Court, challenging unequal and discriminatory treatment against Virgin Islands residents in Social Security Insurance (SSI) and other federal benefits.

Pending Court Action Challenging Constitutionality of New WAPA Board Law

(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Attorney General Denise George announces the pending action brought by the Government of the Virgin Islands and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. in the V.I. Superior Court to prevent the implementation of Act No. 8472. This Act relates to the makeup and the removal of members of the V.I. Water and Power Authority (WAPA) Governing Board.

AG: Governor Bryan Prevails in Lawsuit as Court Strikes Down Act No. 8438

Superior Court rules Act No. 8438 violated the Revised Organic Act and is invalid (U.S. Virgin Islands)- V.I.

Attorney General Denise George announced today that Governor Albert Bryan has prevailed in a lawsuit filed in Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. The Superior Court ruled that Act No. 8438 violates the separation of powers doctrine under the Revised Organic Act and is therefore invalid.