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US Supreme Court rules birthright citizenship cannot be redefined—and territory advocates say it applies to them too
by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Jun 30, 2026 | Courts, Headlines | 0 |
The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Donald Trump’s executive order...
Read MoreHow American Samoa’s citizenship status became a criminal question in Alaska
by Jazmin Tamez | Jan 28, 2026 | American Samoa, Courts, Elections, Headlines, Status | 0 |
American Samoa is the only United States territory whose residents Congress has not recognized as...
Read MoreAlaska appeals court weighs intent standard in prosecution of American Samoan voters
by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Jan 20, 2026 | American Samoa, Courts | 0 |
The Alaska Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether the state can prosecute an American Samoan...
Read MoreAdvocacy grows as Alaska prosecutes American Samoans over voting eligibility
by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Dec 24, 2025 | American Samoa, Courts, Elections | 0 |
American Samoans living in Alaska are facing criminal prosecution tied to their status as United...
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