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American Samoans punished for voting in Alaska get relief after a yearslong nightmare

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Sep 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Alex Burness

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Topic: Articles
Location: High Country, Alaska, US
Published: Sep 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM

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Alaska officials accused American Samoans caught in a unique legal limbo of illegally voting but finally dropped those charges this month.

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Publisher: High Country News
Author: Alex Burness
Primary topic: Articles
Coverage: High Country, Alaska, US
Published: Sep 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM

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