💨 Abstract

The article discusses a unique legal case in Whittier, Alaska, involving 11 residents, mostly family members, who were born in American Samoa and are facing felony charges for allegedly claiming U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. These individuals, known as "U.S. nationals," are not automatically granted citizenship at birth unlike other U.S. territories. The case has raised questions about the complexities of citizenship and voting rights in the U.S.,

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