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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...
 US Vice President Mike Pence greeting army reserves in American Samoa
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...