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Enforcing the Public's Right to Transparency

The following case summaries and select court filings provide a resource for those seeking to enforce public rights of access.

Peer News LLC v. City & County of Honolulu

Online publication Civil Beat challenged the Honolulu Police Department’s policy to deny all public records requests for files concerning police officers suspended for misconduct. Civil[...]

Oahu Publications Inc. v. Ahn

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now challenged Judge Karen Ahn’s decision to close her courtroom to the public on several instances during the last[...]