Puerto Rico's Supreme Court overturned former acting Secretary of State Pedro Pierluisi's status as governor on Wednesday, AP reports.
What's next: Pierluisi said he would "step aside in favor of Wanda Vázquez, Puerto Rico’s secretary of justice and next in the line of succession," if the island's Supreme Court voted him down, per the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday's decision cannot be appealed.
Catch up quick: Pierluisi was sworn in without confirmation by the territory's House and Senate as Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's replacement last Friday.
- Puerto Ricans protested en masse for Rosselló to resign over leaked Telegram messages between Rosselló and his aides that reportedly included misogynistic, violent and homophobic comments.
- He announced his departure in July after an investigation by Puerto Rico's House of Representatives found 5 impeachable offenses against him.
The big picture: Trump intends to increase restrictions on Puerto Rico's federal aid — meant for rebuilding the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria — amid the political unrest.
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