ACLU seeks to ban Honolulu homeless enforcement
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai’i filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court asking for an order that Honolulu’s “anti-houseless” laws be ruled illegal, alleging they violate Hawaii’s state constitutional prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment.
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Taylor Brack, left, ACLU of Hawai‘i staff attorney and Wookie Kim, ACLU of Hawaii legal director, speak on Wednesday. The ACLU filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court asking for an order that Honolulu’s “anti-houseless” laws be ruled illegal, alleging they violate Hawaii’s state constitutional prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment.
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Homeless residents Jared Castro, left, Faimafili Tupuola, Taylor Brack, ACLU of Hawai‘i attorney and Wookie Kim, ACLU of Hawai‘i legal director, during Wednesday's press conference.
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Homeless residents Jared Castro, left, and Faimafili Tupuola speak on Wednesday.
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Shopping carts block a sidewalk at Pawaa In-Ha Park.5/14
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Shopping carts block a sidewalk at Pawaa In-Ha Park.6/14
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Tents at Pawaa In-Ha Park.7/14
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A small tent village has sprung up near a bus stop near Makiki Stream at Kalakaua and King St.8/14
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A small tent village has sprung up near a bus stop near Makiki Stream at Kalakaua and King St.9/14
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Tents next to Makiki Stream near Kalakaua and King St.10/14
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Carts, baby carriages and wheelchairs on a sidewalk at Thomas Square.11/14
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A camper at Thomas Square.12/14
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Shopping carts and umbrellas block a sidewalk at Thomas Square.13/14
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Plushies litter the road at Thomas Square.14/14
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Metal chairs and towels hang on parking meters near Thomas Square.
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