For Our Rights Et Al V. Ige Et Al
A group of individuals, represented by the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm, have filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court in Hawaii against Governor David Ige, Attorney General Clare E. Connors, and the State of Hawaii. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Governor's Proclamation Related to the Covid-19 Emergency, as well as several supplemental proclamations and executive orders. The plaintiffs argue that these orders violate their fundamental rights to interstate travel, movement, liberty, and due process under both the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. The lawsuit seeks preliminary and permanent injunctive and declaratory relief against the proclamations and executive orders, which carry criminal misdemeanor penalties for violations. The plaintiffs claim that the orders are not supported by sufficient factual information and are overly broad in their application. They seek to have the orders declared unconstitutional and to prevent their enforcement. The case is currently ongoing.
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