#Supreme Court

Hawai‘i House of Representatives reaffirms commitment to protecting marriage equality

A new bill seeks to repeal a portion of the state constitution, which grants the Legislature the authority to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples.

Gov. Green lowers flags to honor Sandra Day O’Connor

Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died at 93 years old on Dec. 1.  

Supreme Court Rules to Limit EPA on Regulating Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled to limit how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

Hawai‘i Delegation Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on Friday that ends constitutional protections for abortions in America.

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Immediately in Honor of Late Justice Ginsburg

The United States and State of Hawai‘i flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff immediately as a mark of respect for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Sen. Hirono Calls for Kavanaugh Impeachment

Two reporters from the New York Times published a piece Saturday that’s brought Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh back into the spotlight.

Supreme Court Affirms Parental Obligations Under Marriage Equality Act

The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that same-sex spouses must be treated as the presumed parents of children born during their marriage, just as opposite-sex spouses are.

Hawaiʻi Co-Authors Supreme Court Case: Colorado Business Refused to Serve Gay Couple

AG Chin files an Amicus Brief in case over Colorado business that refused to serve same-sex couple.

Sen. Hirono Denounces Nuclear Option to Advance Gorsuch

Sen. Mazie Hirono released a statement after Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to advance the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court.

Sen. Schatz Comments on Supreme Court Nominee

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court.

UPDATE: State Supreme Court Invalidates TMT Permit

The Hawai’i Supreme Court has invalidated a Conservation District Use Permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.

UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Native Hawaiian Election

The United States Supreme Court has blocked the counting of votes in the Native Hawaiian election hosted by Na’i Aupuni.

Native Hawaiian Election Votes Extended

Na’i Aupuni announced Monday morning that votes for a Native Hawaiian election that could lead to self-governance have been extended.