Do No Harm, a Virginia-based conservative advocacy group, has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP), claiming that its requirement for applicants to be Native Hawaiian is discriminatory and violates federal law. Established in 1988 under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act, the NHHSP aims to enhance healthcare access for Native Hawaiians, particularly in underserved communities. The program has awarded over 330 scholarships across 20 medical professions, with recipients obligated to serve in these communities for at least two years. Dr. Sheri Daniels, CEO of Papa Ola Lōkahi, which administers the scholarship, emphasized the importance of having Native Hawaiian clinicians, stating that representation in healthcare significantly impacts patient care. This lawsuit is part of a broader trend where conservative groups are challenging diversity programs in various sectors, including education, as seen in recent legal actions against institutions like Kamehameha Schools, which aims to improve educational outcomes for Native Hawaiians.