Was the U.S. Acquisition of Hawaii Unconstitutional?
I think so. The U.S. annexed Hawaii pursuant to a joint resolution of Congress in 1898. It was not done by treaty (a treaty of annexation had been signed in 1893, but newly elected President Grover Cleveland withdrew the treaty from the Senate). It was not done as...
Hawaii Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 8, 2021) – On Friday, the Hawaii Senate passed a bill that would prohibit “no-knock” warrants, and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. In January, a coalition of Democrats Introduced Senate...
Hawaii Bill to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition Moves to Senate Floor
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 5, 2021) – This week, two Hawaii Senate committees advanced a bill that would legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over despite federal cannabis prohibition. A coalition of seven Democrats introduced Senate Bill 767 (SB767) on Jan 22. The...