High Court Rules Second Amendment Does Not Apply in American Samoa

The High Court of American Samoa has dismissed a lawsuit asserting that the Second Amendment right to bear arms applies within the territory. The court concluded that the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment does not extend to American Samoa, citing the territory's unique constitutional status and the absence of local provisions recognizing such a right. This ruling underscores the distinct legal framework governing American Samoa and its implications for residents' rights.