Ukumehame Court Statement September 24, 2025

On August 13, 2025, Maui County removed unsheltered ‘Ohana at Ukumehame, perpetuating the harmful cycle of removing people from shelter and forcing them to rebuild safety and community elsewhere. We are the Kiaʻi who were illegally arrested and detained by Maui Police officers at Puʻuhonua o Ukumehame for exercising our traditional and customary rights of sanctuary.