Wrongful eviction suit reaches settlement
Settlement sends a message that there are serious consequences for violating the eviction moratorium.
State of Hawaiʻi sued for food stamp delays
Federal class action lawsuit filed to require the state to provide food stamps within 30 days as required by federal law
Resolution to landmark lawsuit will benefit thousands of Hawaiʻi children
The settlement requires the state to provide homeless children with equal access to public education and remove barriers to their educational success.
Federal judge rules state DOE must fulfill its obligation to Hawaiʻi homeless children
Hawaiʻi Department of Education ordered to change its enrollment procedures to ensure equal access for homeless children.
Civil rights group files injunction to protect homeless students’ rights
The court is asked to halt enforcement of laws and policies that illegally deny homeless children equal access to education.
Hawaiʻi homeless children denied equal access to education
Civil rights groups charge state with failure in federal class action lawsuit.