US Department of Justice seeks to deny birthright citizenship in US Territories in 10th Circuit Argument
On Wednesday, lawyers for the United States Department of Justice will argue that the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit should reverse Fitisemanu v United States, a landmark ruling recognizing that individuals born in US territories have the same right to...
What to do this week of September 13, 2020
200 weeks down, 7 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and...
Lacking an established unemployment assistance program, Northern Mariana Islands struggle to distribute aid
After a series of delays, the first round of the Northern Mariana Islands’ Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) landed in around 300 bank accounts on Friday, July 17, with 1,000 more checks distributed the following day and 5,000 set to go out over the next week....
US Virgin Islands Governor Bryan moves territory to “Safer at Home” status
During his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. (D) of the US Virgin Islands allowed a number of restrictions under the “Stay at Home” order to expire, effectively moving the Territory up to “Safer at Home” status, meaning that nonessential...
US Territories’ August 31-September 6, 2020 news week in tweets
PUERTO RICO DOCTOR TAKES ON FLORIDA DEM IN HOUSE RACE https://twitter.com/drleovalentin/status/1302328931002003456 Dr. Leo Valentin understands the pitfalls of big government like few other American politicians. The Harvard-educated doctor was president and CEO of a...
48 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Guam, raising the total to 1395
Guam saw 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the total to 1,395 since March. 852 cases were active. Guam Memorial Hospital had nine new cases, Guam Regional Medical City had 18,Private clinics reported 14. From August 28 to 30, there were a total of 108...
American Samoa places focus on mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Not all of the consequences of the coronavirus are felt through an economic or political impact. Some are the result of the extended lockdown. American Samoa and the local Department of Health are now taking more proactive steps to raise awareness and prevent...
The pandemic as a major political factor in Puerto Rico
The coronavirus pandemic over the last few months massively impacted Puerto Rican civilians. The economic and healthcare issues in the territory are only amplified in such a dire situation. In fact, drastic measures such as limiting restaurant capacities and alcohol...
Amid natural disasters, Puerto Rico places hope on privatization to save electrical system
A series of natural disasters have devastated Puerto Rico’s electrical system, leaving the territory with unreliable and fragile power. Hurricane Maria in September 2017 had incredibly damaging effects on the people and infrastructure of Puerto Rico. Among this...
US Virgin Islands moves to lock down again after new COVID-19 outbreak
In a press conference on August 13, US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan (D) announced a Stay at Home Order following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the St. Thomas-St. John district. The order, which went into effect on Monday, August 17, mandates the closure of all...