Williamson Chang

Williamson Chang, professor of law, has taught at the William S. Richardson School of Law since 1976. He has been active in serving the Native Hawaiian community and in 2017 he was recognized as the Native Hawaiian Patriot of the year.
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It’s Time to Acknowledge Native Hawaiians’ Special Right To Housing Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2020

It’s Time to Acknowledge Native Hawaiians’ Special Right To Housing

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The affordable housing crisis is an existential threat to the Hawaiian culture.
Nai Aupuni Decision To Sidestep Legal Challenge Raises New Legal Issues Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Nai Aupuni Decision To Sidestep Legal Challenge Raises New Legal Issues

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A law professor and Nai Aupuni delegate candidate explores the legality and impact of the decision to abandon the election and seat all 196 candidates.
On Annexation of Hawaii, Scalia Fails Constitutionality Test Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States

On Annexation of Hawaii, Scalia Fails Constitutionality Test

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A joint resolution of Congress doesn't empower the United States to acquire another country. Only a treaty can do that.
Kerry’s Visit a Chance to Answer Questions on Native Hawaiian Recognition PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Kerry’s Visit a Chance to Answer Questions on Native Hawaiian Recognition

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Will the Secretary of State address the single most important question raised in Hawaii since 1898.