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Enforcing the Public's Right to Transparency

The following case summaries and select court filings provide a resource for those seeking to enforce public rights of access.

Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest v. Department of Public Safety

A preliminary step toward data-driven accountability for government agencies is knowing what information an agency collects regarding its operations. The Department of Public Safety maintains[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal the Defendant’s sentencing filings in United States v. Milton Choy, 22-CR-71 DKW. The documents should state the Defendant’s position[...]

David Alan Lopez v. Diane R. Corn (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

State of Hawaii v. US Bank of America (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center objected to a motion filed by Defendant Terri Ann Otani to seal documents filed in connection with a proposed motion to dismiss[...]

Navatek Capital Inc. v. Kao

On September 30, 2020, federal law enforcement arrested and filed charges against Martin Kao, then chief executive officer of Martin Defense Group, LLC (now known[...]

State of Hawaii v. Mental Health Kokua (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

Honolulu Civil Beat v. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Online publication Civil Beat challenged the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s refusal to disclose any documents concerning its investigations into public corruption and bribery that resulted[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal the Government’s motion for downward departure in sentencing for former legislator Ty Cullen who pleaded guilty to honest services[...]

Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest v. United States District Court for the District of Hawaii

This case concerns whether the criminal local rules of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii violate the First Amendment to the[...]