A Utah federal judge on Thursday ruled that people born in the US territory of American Samoa are entitled to US citizenship. American Samoans were the only group of people excluded from birthright citizenship—the principle under which those born in the United States automatically become American citizens. American Samoans’ unique legal status has been challenged more than once in recent years.
Federal Judge Grants Citizenship To American Samoans
Pema Levy, Mother Jones
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 2:39pm
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