AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoBirthright Citizenship Push: President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at ending birthright citizenship, including limits tied to parents’ status and a “birth tourism” crackdown, drawing fresh alarm from U.S. territories advocates who say it could further erode citizenship rights for people born in places like American Samoa. Federal Jobs Rule: The U.S. government says one category of federal employment is off-limits to foreigners unless they are American citizens or nationals—specifically citing residents of American Samoa and Swains Island as “nationals.” Local Governance & Health: A senior Department of Health official told the House Health Committee that some restaurants and businesses are being ordered back open after shutdowns for repeated health-safety violations, with interference coming from senators, faipule, and directors. Immigration Board Standoff: The Senate put confirmation of nominees to the Immigration Board on hold, seeking clarification over whether Fono members should keep serving. Public Safety: Tafuna Police charged a burglary suspect after surveillance footage linked him to a break-in at O&O Inc., and separately charged a man in an assault case after a witness reported a beating outside a Nu’uuli store. Community Giving: Paint and Audio raised $30,350 for children with autism and the Samoa Otisi Society.
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