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9th Circuit Blocks Hawaii's Cruise Ship Climate Tax

1/1/2026

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The 9th Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals blocking Hawaii from enforcing the climate change tax on cruise ship passengers, set to begin in 2026.
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) filed suit alleging the tax is unconstitutional and would raise cruise costs.
Governor Josh Green (Hawaii) signed the law to generate nearly $100 million annually for climate programs, while U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake previously upheld the measure.

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The 9th Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals blocking Hawaii from enforcing the climate change tax on cruise ship passengers, set to begin in 2026.
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) filed suit alleging the tax is unconstitutional and would raise cruise costs.
Governor Josh Green (Hawaii) signed the law to generate nearly $100 million annually for climate programs, while U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake previously upheld the measure.