
HONOLULU (AP) -
A federal appeals court has struck down Kamehameha Schools' Hawaiians-only admissions policy, saying it's unlawful race discrimination.
The Ninth U-S Circuit of Appeals says the unnamed student's case established the invalidity of the school's racially exclusionary admissions policy.
The court ruled that the admissions policy violates a federal law against racial discrimination in the making and enforcing of contracts.
The boy's attorney, Eric Grant of California, says he expects the teenager to start his senior year at Kamehameha in the fall.
Grant says the boy's identity will likely be revealed next week.
Kamehameha Schools says it's preparing a response to the appeals court's opinion.
The appeals court says Kamehameha's current policy operates as -- quote -- "an absolute bar to admission for those of the non-preferred race."
The appeals court reversed U-S District Judge Alan Kay's November 2003 decision that said that Kamehameha Schools could continue its Hawaiians-only admissions policy because of its unique and historical circumstances.
Another attorney for the unnamed boy called it a terrific decision and said he expects Kamehameha Schools to appeal to the U-S Supreme Court.
But Big Island attorney John Goemans says he expects the high court to refuse to hear the case.
Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register See all comments |
One person is dead after a rental car plunged off a cliff and burst into flames in Leeward Oahu Saturday night. A passer-by reported seeing More>>
A man is hospitalized after being pinned underneath a van that crashed. It happened at a construction site on Skyview Loop in the... More>>
Crews have fixed a broken water pipe in the Wahiawa town area on Sunday. Water has also been restored to all affected businesses. The Board of More>>
A motorcyclist was in critical condition with a head injury, after a crash on the H-1 Freeway Sunday afternoon. It happened on the east-bound side near the University off-ramp... More>>
Hawaii's leaders react to the passing of former Congressman and broadcaster Cec Heftel. Heftel died Thursday... More>>
Safety. That's what Hawaii Toyota dealers say comes first after a massive nationwide recall of some of its vehicles, all involving sticky gas More>>
A somber memorial was held Friday to honor a young woman who died at a McDonald's drive-thru. About 30 of Raelynn Adam's friends and family... More>>
Frank Fasi, who served as Honolulu mayor longer than any other person, died Wednesday night... More>>
Viewers fondly remember "The Mayor". Please send us your memories of Mayor Frank Fasi... More>>
The search for a missing Oahu real estate agent intensified Tuesday, after his car was located on Oahu's... More>>