Advocacy grows as Alaska prosecutes American Samoans over voting eligibility

Advocacy grows as Alaska prosecutes American Samoans over voting eligibility

American Samoans living in Alaska are facing criminal prosecution tied to their status as United States nationals rather than citizens, a case that has drawn formal objections from territorial leaders and community organizations in American Samoa and Alaska. The Pacific Community of Alaska, American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula (R), and Delegate Uifa’atali Aumua Amata Radewagen (R) of American Samoa have each sent letters to Alaska Gove…