Judge Won't Block New Hawaii Civil Union Law

He added that there is no "realistic danger of sustaining a direct injury" under the statute, and a "general intent to violate a statute at some unknown date in the future does not rise to the level of an articulated, concrete plan." "A couple would have to ask, they would have to be denied, and they would then have to file suit," Seabright wrote....

Courthouse News • Jan 4, 2012

Hawaii's Civil Union Law Greeted With Lawsuit

"Neither Act 1 not it's [sic] implementing regulations exempts religious institutions, churches and houses of worship, clergy, officers and members from being subject to the injunctive relief and fine provisions of H. R. S. 489," the complaint states. "Within the last 12 months, private individuals have already initiated complaints with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission against churches and hous...

Courthouse News • Dec 31, 2011