US Territories’ April 25-May 1, 2022 news week in tweets

Republican Northern Mariana Islands Governor faces criminal charges 

The political future of #NorthernMarianaIslands @GovernorCNMI looked in peril after the filing of criminal charges against the Republican who is also facing a trial in the Senate following his impeachment. https://t.co/XgHZIVaadE

— Pasquines (@pasquines_us) April 26, 2022

Governor Ralph Torres’ criminal charges leaves many residents believing that he should be stripped of any future political power. 

Guam is preparing for a competitive election year

The political future of #NorthernMarianaIslands @GovernorCNMI looked in peril after the filing of criminal charges against the Republican who is also facing a trial in the Senate following his impeachment. https://t.co/XgHZIVaadE

— Pasquines (@pasquines_us) April 26, 2022

With the 2022 midterm elections approaching, there are a few Guam leaders that are in a competitive race for the governorship and seat in Congress. 

Puerto Rico discusses stricter abortion laws

If approved, the bill would ban abortions starting at 22 weeks or when a doctor determines that a foetus is viable.https://t.co/6CmWTwvWUX

— Loop News Caribbean (@loopnewscarib) April 26, 2022

Puerto Rico launches a hearing to discuss a bill that will restrict abortion starting at 22 weeks after conception.  

American Samoan citizens denied US citizenship

#AmericanSamoa: Samoans appeal to SCOTUS to end citizenship discrimination against their territory; if they win, it is likely that earlier rulings for #EqualMarriage will finally apply there: https://t.co/heSQ8KVH9q

— LGBT Marriage News (@LGBTMarriage) April 30, 2022

Three American Samoa citizens were denied US citizenship, and now they are appealing to SCOTUS and are asking for an end to citizenship discrimination against their territory.

Supreme Court rejects SSI Benefits for Puerto Ricans

#AmericanSamoa: Samoans appeal to SCOTUS to end citizenship discrimination against their territory; if they win, it is likely that earlier rulings for #EqualMarriage will finally apply there: https://t.co/heSQ8KVH9q

— LGBT Marriage News (@LGBTMarriage) April 30, 2022

The Supreme Court suggests that Congress is not required to extend a federal disability benefits program to the residents of Puerto Rico.