Saturday, November 15, 2008

Obama court hearing to focus on actions of Hawai'i officials, need for disclosure

Obama court hearing to focus on actions of Hawai'i officials, need for disclosure: "Preliminary Statement

When this case was filed on October 17, 2008, the status of the document to which Plaintiff was seeking access was one involving intense political curiosity. Today, the underlying principles of this lawsuit have irretrievably morphed: the status of the document sub judice has now become a part of American history. Plaintiff's right to examine the original 1961, typewritten document—now a crucial record of American history—has become overwhelmingly stronger.

Therefore, for the reasons that follow in this Memorandum, this Court at the hearing on November 18th must apply the legal principles applicable to access to historical documents." Read more.

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