some american samoans like that they are not american citizens and others do not. some american samoans say that being nationals and not citizens makes it easier for them to keep the fa'a samoa, the samoan way of life. in 2019, three american samoans living in utah sued the u.s. government to say they are citizens. the judge agreed with them. the judge said that the fourteenth amendment to the united states constitution says that anyone born in any part of the united states is a citizen, and that should mean american samoans too. but the next day, he said they should not register to vote until after an appeal judge has seen the case.