Leiataua Charles Ala'ilima
Honolulu, HAWAII — The recent disqualification of a Hawaii House of Representatives candidate drew attention to the rights — or the lack of rights — of American Samoans living in the United States.
Sailau Timoteo, the only Republican candidate for House District 43, was disqualified when the Hawaii...
Seattle, WASHINGTON — The US military has begun discriminating against service men and women born in American Samoa, a US lawyer has said.
Historically American Samoan born US nationals and US citizens were treated equally by the military according to the Seattle-based attorney, Leiataua Charles...

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