Elephants have the right to ‘liberty’ group argues in quest to free animals from Hawaii zoo

In brief

The case hinges on whether elephants qualify as ‘persons’ under Hawaii law and can challenge their confinement through habeas corpus Elephants have the right to ‘liberty’ group argues in quest to free animals from Hawaii zoo. Reported by The Independent — World on 10-11-2026. The full report is available from the publisher.