We will hear argument first this morning in case 20303 United States versus IEO Madero.

Hey everyone, this is Leon from Fiasco and Prologg Projects.

On this week's episode of 5-4, Peter, Rianne and Michael are talking about IEO Madero V United States.

This recent case centers on a man named Jose Luis IEO Madero,

who was sued by the federal government to recoup disability payments that had been made to him.

The government argued that he was not actually entitled to the funds he had received after he moved from New York to Puerto Rico.

If he moved to, let's say Florida, would have been no problem, but when the Social Security Administration learned where he moved,

they cut him off from the program and demanded he pay back $28,000 worth of benefits he had already received.

In deciding this case, the justices drew on the insular cases, an archaic series of rulings from the early 20th century.

In an 8-1 decision, they ruled against VIAO Madero, holding effectively the Puerto Ricans our second class citizens.

This is 5-4, a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks.

Welcome to 5-4, where we dissect and analyze the Supreme Court cases that have left our nation frightened and cowering,

like a Supreme Court justice when peaceful protesters assemble on a nearby sidewalk.

I'm Peter.

I'm Adam.

I'm here with Rianne.

Hey everybody, hello.

And Michael.

Hi, hi.

Before we get going, a prayer for all the public officials who have to deal with peaceful protests in their vicinity.

Who know, I mean, must be harrowing, must be a uniquely frightening experience.

Our hearts go out to all of them.

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