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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging legality of Maui houseless “sweep”
The Hawai’i Supreme Court decided Thursday to hear a lawsuit challenging the legality of a September 2021 “sweep” that Maui County officials conducted of a houseless encampment near Kanahā Beach Park.
Plaintiffs Sue Maui County and Mayor for “Houseless Sweeps” at ‘Āmala Place
A lawsuit has been filed against the mayor and County of Maui arguing that the seizure of houseless peoples’ shelters and belongings at ‘Āmala Place near Kanahā Beach Park without first providing a hearing “violated their constitutional rights.”
Amala Place Gate to Kanahā Beach Park to be Locked, Sept. 19-24 for Area Clean-up
County officials say the temporary closure is needed to safeguard public safety during the area’s planned clean-up that will require heavy equipment to remove derelict vehicles and solid waste from the area.
Maui County Addresses Illegal Encampments at Kanahā Beach Park
Maui County Addresses Illegal Encampments at Kanahā Beach Park: County officials say the encampments are negatively impacting the beach, nearshore waters and wetlands.