AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOceania Volleyball on Guam: Australia swept the men’s finals and beat American Samoa in the women’s final, while Guam’s women and men both advanced through Pool play—Guam women beat Palau 3-0 and set up a semifinal vs American Samoa; Guam men also won big over Palau and face Australia next. Birthright Citizenship Push: President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship and targeting “birth tourism,” with American Samoa singled out because citizenship isn’t conferred there by federal statute—rights groups warn it’s a troubling escalation after the Supreme Court struck down a broader attempt. Deep-Sea Mining Backlash: The U.S. is moving toward auctioning large ocean areas near American Samoa for mineral exploration, and Pacific leaders say there were “no consultations,” while Indigenous and environmental groups rally against mining the moana. Local Governance & Policy: The Senate Public Safety committee heard concerns about a 12-month moratorium on the “special provision” clause used to bring in foreign workers, with thousands currently employed under the loophole. Community & Education: American Samoa students and teachers represented the territory at the Young People’s Continental Congress in Philadelphia, and the DOE’s Tautua program continues school upgrades ahead of the 2026-27 year.
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