A Misguided Prosecution Falls: What's at Stake for American Samoans and US Citizenship The decision by Alaska prosecutors to drop voter misconduct cases against 11 American Samoan residents has shed light on the complexities surrounding US citizenship.
The case highlights the need for clarity and uniformity in laws governing citizenship, particularly for those born in American Samoa.
The appeals court's ruling that state law requires proof of a "consciousness of wrongdoing" to convict defendants who incorrectly checked the box claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms has significant implications.