Spirit of Aloha Temple, et al. v. County of Maui, et al.
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December 08, 2025
Justices Won't Weigh Hawaii County Religious Land-Use Win
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday to not grant a nonprofit's review petition for a Ninth Circuit ruling that sided with a Hawaii county in a dispute over a special land use permit.
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March 28, 2025
9th Circ. Affirms Maui County's Win In Religious Land-Use Suit
The Ninth Circuit is backing a Hawaii county's jury trial victory over a nonprofit's Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act lawsuit, ruling on Friday that the lower court rightfully sided with the county even though it erred by including a certain jury instruction.