Hawaii lawmakers back Kamehameha Schools in admissions lawsuit
The entrance sign of Kamehameha Schools stands in front of the campus in Honolulu, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaii’s congressional delegation is showing its support for Kamehameha Schools as the school continues to face a lawsuit challenging its admissions policy favoring Native Hawaiian students. U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, along with Representatives Ed Case and Jill Tokuda, submitted a proposed amicus brief on October 23, arguing that the school’s admissions preference is protected under federal law. The lawmakers say Congress has long recognized its responsibility to Native Hawaiians and has the authority to pass laws protecting their interests. In a joint statement provided by Sen. Schatz office, the delegation called for the lawsuit to be dismissed. The congressional delegation points to a federal law enacted in 2010 that specifically…