Members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation are sharing their views of the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Obamacare.

The court this week determined that Hobby Lobby is a “closely held corporation,” and so the religious liberty of the humans who own and control the corporation must be protected.

Such private companies can now deny birth control to employees.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono said in a press release that Hobby Lobby “is hardly a mom and pop shop. Hobby Lobby has some 572 shops across the country and employs over 20,000 people.”

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Hirono added, “I disagree with the five Justices’ interpretation of the applicable federal law and will join my colleagues to overturn this decision so that women who work for companies like Hobby Lobby will have access to health care coverage to which they are entitled.”

U.S. Brian Schatz, in a press release, said, “Employers should never have the right to make personal health decisions for women. I am deeply disappointed in today’s Supreme Court ruling on Hobby Lobby. This decision sets a troubling legal precedent and puts the health and welfare of women and their families at risk.”

Meantime, U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa reacted to another high court case this week, Harris v. Quinn, which has implications for public sector employee unions.

“I think the important message of this case is that public workers will retain their right to organize and bargain collectively,” said Hanabusa. “It also illustrates that government entities and unions need to follow the proper procedures in designating an exclusive representative for its workers.”

She added, however: “We must remain vigilant and work to protect worker rights and ensure the continued viability of public worker unions.”