The Honolulu Police Department now allows unrestricted posting on its official Facebook page.

The change in policy comes as the city fights what could be the first legal challenge in the U.S. over deleted posts on a government Facebook page.

Members of the Hawaii Defense Foundation, a pro-gun rights group, sued when their posts were deleted from the HPD Facebook page.

On Wednesday, a federal judge determined the plaintiff's request for an injuction was not necessary "in light of the changes to the City & County's position regarding public posting."

Another hearing to determine whether a settlement has been reached has been set for Oct. 4.