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.
1/14
Swipe or click to see more
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.
2/14
Swipe or click to see more
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.
3/14
Swipe or click to see more
Homeless residents Jared Castro, left, and Faimafili Tupuola speak on Wednesday.
4/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shopping carts block a sidewalk at Pawaa In-Ha Park.5/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shopping carts block a sidewalk at Pawaa In-Ha Park.6/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Tents at Pawaa In-Ha Park.7/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A small tent village has sprung up near a bus stop near Makiki Stream at Kalakaua and King St.8/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A small tent village has sprung up near a bus stop near Makiki Stream at Kalakaua and King St.9/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Tents next to Makiki Stream near Kalakaua and King St.10/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Carts, baby carriages and wheelchairs on a sidewalk at Thomas Square.11/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
A camper at Thomas Square.12/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shopping carts and umbrellas block a sidewalk at Thomas Square.13/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Plushies litter the road at Thomas Square.14/14
Swipe or click to see more
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Metal chairs and towels hang on parking meters near Thomas Square.
Volcano in Iceland erupts for 10th time in 3 years
Russia hits Ukraine with ICBM
Kekahuna appears in court charged with 2nd degree attempted murder and assault
Hotel guests admire holiday sand sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki
Powerful storm hits the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
Funeral of former One Direction singer Liam Payne held near London
Honolulu police officers recognized during promotion ceremony
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship
Gazans scramble to receive food amid a hunger crisis
Subscriber Favorites
Decision to fire AD Angelos reaffirmed during regents meeting
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general amid opposition
Freshman Alejado to start at QB for Hawaii if Schager unable to play
Hawaiian Home Lands pursues Royal Kunia housing plan
More Photo Galleries
Volcano in Iceland erupts for 10th time in 3 years
Russia hits Ukraine with ICBM
Kekahuna appears in court charged with 2nd degree attempted murder and assault
Hotel guests admire holiday sand sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki
Powerful storm hits the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
