10-30-2018, 03:22 PM
From OHA today, on the TMT ruling. If OHA trustees aren’t getting sued, they have to sue somebody else:
The Supreme Court’s ruling today demonstrates an urgent need for the state to create mechanisms to ensure that constitutionally protected traditional and customary practices and cultural resources are not sacrificed or abridged.
In November 2017, OHA sued to hold the state and UH accountable for its longstanding and well- documented mismanagement of Maunakea. For years, OHA held good faith discussions with the state to stop the state’s failed stewardship. Despite OHA’s best efforts, these discussions broke down several weeks ago. As a result, OHA is moving forward with its lawsuit.
After 50 years of empty promises to the mauna and our community, the state needs to be held accountable. Maunakea deserves better.
The Supreme Court’s ruling today demonstrates an urgent need for the state to create mechanisms to ensure that constitutionally protected traditional and customary practices and cultural resources are not sacrificed or abridged.
In November 2017, OHA sued to hold the state and UH accountable for its longstanding and well- documented mismanagement of Maunakea. For years, OHA held good faith discussions with the state to stop the state’s failed stewardship. Despite OHA’s best efforts, these discussions broke down several weeks ago. As a result, OHA is moving forward with its lawsuit.
After 50 years of empty promises to the mauna and our community, the state needs to be held accountable. Maunakea deserves better.
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