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RegularJam

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4. I believe they are designated as US Nationals.

Reply to Xipe Totec (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 16, 2021, 10:16 PM

Jun 2021

All US citizens are US nationals but not all US nationals are citizens.

I know they have their own constitution but I believe their allegiance is to the US.

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Federal court rules birthright citizenship does not apply to American Samoa [View all] In It to Win It Jun 2021 OP

So, if they're not US citizens, what country are they citizens of? Xipe Totec Jun 2021 #1

I believe they are designated as US Nationals. RegularJam Jun 2021 #4

Could swear I read the opposite just yesterday (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #2

The full decision is here Effete Snob Jun 2021 #7

Saw that post, guess I skimmed it too quickly. I see now it meant the opposite Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #10

Highest rate of military enlistment of any state or territory. RegularJam Jun 2021 #3

+100 Thanks. abqtommy Jun 2021 #6

I think the real goal here is Puetro Rico, where the U.S. wealthy want Puerto Rico entirely ShazamIam Jun 2021 #5

Should wealthy non-Samoans be allowed to buy the land? Effete Snob Jun 2021 #8

Yes, and that has actually as you know happened all over the globe, native and indigenous people ShazamIam Jun 2021 #9

this must be the goal rampartc Jun 2021 #11