Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Cases Against American Samoans
Alaska prosecutors have dropped voter misconduct cases against residents born in American Samoa after a court ruling required proof of intent to commit wrongdoing. The decision follows a case involving Tupe Smith, whose felony charges were dismissed due to procedural flaws.
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Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Cases Against American Samoans
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Cases Against American Samoans
Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Cases Against American Samoans
Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Cases Against American Samoans
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
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