Alaskan Community Backs Samoan Family Charged with Voter Fraud
An Alaskan community is uniting in support of an American Samoan family facing charges of voter fraud. According to Alaska News Source, ten men from the family residing in Whittier, Alaska, have been accused of voter misconduct and perjury, with state prosecutors asserting that they participated in local elections illegally.
The family members charged were born in American Samoa, a unique U.S. territory where residents have not been granted birthright citizenship by Congress, as reported by the Alaska Beacon. This legal distinction has raised questions about voting rights for individuals from U.S. territories.
In a show of solidarity, several local residents demonstrated outside the courthouse this week as family members made their initial court appearances. The atmosphere highlighted community support amid the legal proceedings.
In response to the situation, the Whittier City Council took a proactive step last Wednesday by passing a resolution urging the state of Alaska to amend its constitution. The proposed amendment aims to permit residents from U.S. territories, such as American Samoa, to vote in local elections.
This initiative reflects growing concerns over the disenfranchisement of territories and the need for greater inclusion within U.S. electoral processes.
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