Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last month prohibiting the release of inmates on personal bonds if they were accused or convicted of a violent crime.

More than a year later, though, that aid remains caught in legal red tape. And Rivera still scrambles to place buckets in strategic spots to catch the water that leaks through the blue tarp holding together what’s left of her roof.

Over 10,000 Puerto Ricans who lost their jobs after Hurricanes Maria and Irma may benefit from newly extended federal aid. Only 307 people have applied. 

More than a year later, though, that aid remains caught in legal red tape. And Rivera still scrambles to place buckets in strategic spots to catch the water that leaks through the blue tarp holding together what’s left of her roof.

Juan testified in front of the New Jersey legislature in support of a bill in New Jersey that would restore voting rights for people currently with a record, on parole and currently incarcerated.

Recently the Puerto Rican Department of Labor announced the expansion of Disaster Unemployment Assistance and we partnered with National Employment Law Project (NELP) and Ayuda Legal Huracan Maria to help share this information.