William Ramirez

ACLU / Inter-American University School of Law

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William Ramirez is the director of the ACLU in Puerto Rico and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Inter-American University School of Law.

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The official death count in Puerto Rico attributed to Hurricane Maria is 64 people.

After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling

The official death count in Puerto Rico attributed to Hurricane Maria is 64 people.

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