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Jun 7, 2025

ACLU of Hawai‘i asks county leaders not to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i is asking county leaders in the state to commit to not helping the federal government in immigration enforcement.  Tiffany DeMasters, Big Island News Now
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i is asking county leaders in the state to commit to not helping the federal government in immigration enforcement.  Tiffany DeMasters, Big Island News Now
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ICE Agents
May 31, 2025

Honolulu police arrested sober drivers to hit DUI quotas, lawsuit alleges

Honolulu police say they are launching a review after civil rights attorneys accused officers of arresting scores of sober drivers to meet quotas.
Honolulu police say they are launching a review after civil rights attorneys accused officers of arresting scores of sober drivers to meet quotas.
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HPD
May 30, 2025

Lawsuit: Honolulu Police Made 127 DUI Arrests, But The Drivers Were Sober

The ACLU wants the police department to stop arresting people without probable cause and due process. HPD said it is reviewing all drunken driving arrests dating back to 2021.
The ACLU wants the police department to stop arresting people without probable cause and due process. HPD said it is reviewing all drunken driving arrests dating back to 2021.
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Person wrongfully arrested
May 22, 2025

ACLU Hawai'i Prepares To Sue HPD Over ‘Concerning Trend’ Of Sober Drivers Arrested For DUI

ACLU Hawaii is giving HPD one week to respond to a letter demanding change.
ACLU Hawaii is giving HPD one week to respond to a letter demanding change.
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May 21, 2025

Advocates Explain Rights Regarding ICE Agents

Star-Advertiser features an event organized by ACLU of Hawai'i, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, the Hawai'i State Teachers Association, and the Hawai'i Coalition for Immigrant Rights
Star-Advertiser features an event organized by ACLU of Hawai'i, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, the Hawai'i State Teachers Association, and the Hawai'i Coalition for Immigrant Rights
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May 21, 2025

Deportation Fears Spur Hawai'i Teachers To Learn About Civil Rights

Hawaii News Now features ACLU of Hawaii's educational resources and Know Your Rights trainings.
Hawaii News Now features ACLU of Hawaii's educational resources and Know Your Rights trainings.
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