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Anonymity Battle in Kamehameha Schools Lawsuit Intensifies

2/24/2026

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The plaintiffs identified as B.P. and I.P. seek anonymity due to threats in a lawsuit against Kamehameha Schools over its Native Hawaiian admissions policy.
Kamehameha Schools argues anonymity should not apply because I.P. will soon be 18, and revealing identities is necessary for their defense.
The case has drawn backlash with threats to the plaintiffs and their attorney, Jesse Franklin-Murdock, and the school claims the public should know the identities.

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The plaintiffs identified as B.P. and I.P. seek anonymity due to threats in a lawsuit against Kamehameha Schools over its Native Hawaiian admissions policy.
Kamehameha Schools argues anonymity should not apply because I.P. will soon be 18, and revealing identities is necessary for their defense.
The case has drawn backlash with threats to the plaintiffs and their attorney, Jesse Franklin-Murdock, and the school claims the public should know the identities.