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Honolulu, Hawaii (AP)
Two members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights are announcing support for legislation in Congress that would create a process for establishing an independent government for Native Hawaiians.
During late August, a majority of six commissioners signed a letter reiterating their opposition to the so-called Akaka bill, named for it’s chief sponsor, U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii.
Two members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights are announcing support for legislation in Congress that would create a process for establishing an independent government for Native Hawaiians.
During late August, a majority of six commissioners signed a letter reiterating their opposition to the so-called Akaka bill, named for it’s chief sponsor, U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii.
