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If you were asking "Are Puerto Ricans illegal aliens?" that would be a yes AND no answer.

Puerto Ricans are considered immigrants because Puerto Rico is not part of the United States (its not one of our 50 states), but it is US territory (we protect them and stuff). :) hope this helped you :)

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