Hawaii Supreme Court to hear whether two elephants held at Honolulu Zoo for decades can challenge their captivity through habeas corpus; conservation group seeks their release to a sanctuary

The Hawaii Supreme Court is considering whether Mari and Vaigai, two Asian elephants held at Honolulu Zoo for decades, can challenge their captivity through habeas corpus. A conservation group is seeking their release to a sanctuary. The case could influence how courts address legal claims involving animals, as the justices examine whether the elephants can use a legal process traditionally applied to people.