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Harvesting Peace from War
Years ago, the Army seized Makua Valley on O’ahu for training and other uses. David Henkin has represented Native Hawaiian people trying to stop damage to cultural sites in the valley. Here’s his story of an inspiring celebration.
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Recent Victories

Army Must Consider Other Locations for Stryker Brigade
Hawai'i base would destroy cultural sites -- less harmful options must be considered
Updated: November 28, 2006

Federal Judge Rules Hawai'i Biopharm Permits Illegal
A federal judge rules that the USDA issued permits illegally for the planting of genetically-engineered crops in Hawai'i
Updated: August 28, 2006

Hawai’i Shoreline Access Suit Settled
State of Hawai'i will reconsider definition of 'shoreline'
Updated: February 10, 2006

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Recent News

Court Rules Army Must Give Community Meaningful Information on Training Impacts
Yesterday, U.S. District Chief Judge Susan Oki Mollway ruled that the Army is obliged to give the community meaningful...

Hawai’i Supreme Court to Hear Development Dispute on O`ahu’s North Shore
On October 13, the Supreme Court of Hawai`i announced it will review a lower court decision that an outdated, 25-year-old...

Court Finds USDA Violated Federal Law by Allowing Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets on the Market
In a case brought by Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice representing a coalition of farmers and consumers, a

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Recent Cases

Makua Environmental Impact Statement
In October 2001, Earthjustice reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Army that requires the Army to prepare an...

Hawai‘i Clean Energy Planning Framework
Earthjustice is representing the Hawai‘i Solar Energy Association, the statewide solar industry association, in...

Waiahole Water Rights
Nearly a century ago, water vital to taro farmers, streams, and the estuary on O`ahu's east side was diverted to sugar...

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