July 27, 2007, the 2nd Circuit Court, after many months of legal continuance and stall tactics, was required to hear the case by the representative of the Lawful Hawaiian Government. The four-hour hearing led to the acceptance of our expert witness, Bureau of Indian Affairs Judge John Gates, an international law expert, scholar and lecturer in U.S. and European colleges.

In short, the judge accepted testimony and clarification that the “reinstated” Lawful Hawaiian Government has legal standing to pursue the legitimate entry upon Kahoolawe Island Reserve.