• Published On: April 19, 2022
    Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Resolution 2021-32

    The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs congratulates Summer Lee Haunani Sylva on her appointment as Senior Advisor for Native Hawaiian Affairs of the Department of Interior Read the AHCC resolution here: Association of ...

  • Published On: March 17, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of HB1459

    The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation OPPOSES HB1459, a bill that will mandate monetary restitution in juvenile sentencing. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes HB1459 Read HB1459 here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HB1459_HD1_.HTM

  • Published On: March 3, 2022
    Press Release: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Concludes State Violated Water Leasing Law in East Maui

    Read the press release from the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) regarding a Hawai’i Supreme Court decision issued today involving water rights in East Maui. NHLC represented the hui of East Maui community ...

  • Published On: February 23, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Support of CCH Resolution 22-34

    As part of a hui of organizations that provide direct-delivery and support services to the Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly SUPPORTS CCH Resolution 22-34, because together they represent a significant ...

  • Published On: February 23, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Support of CCH Bill 11

    As part of a hui of organizations that provide direct-delivery and support services to the Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly SUPPORTS CCH Bill 11, because together they represent a significant ...

  • Published On: February 16, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2502

    The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly OPPOSES SB2502, which would allow the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority to lease lands under its control— including “ceded” lands — for 99 years at a time, effectively ...

  • Published On: February 15, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of HB1750

    The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly OPPOSES HB1750, which would circumvent environmental regulations critical to protecting natural and cultural resources located on state public trust and “ceded” lands. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: ...

  • Published On: February 11, 2022
    Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2078

    The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation OPPOSES SB2078, which adds the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (“HTA”) president and chief executive officer as an ex officio member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources (“BLNR”) ...