Protecting civil liberties in Hawai‘i

[Honolulu, Hawaiʻi] – The Hawaiʻi Library Association (“HLA”), with support from the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU HI”), is marking Banned Books Week 2025 with initiatives designed to celebrate the “Freedom to Read” and highlight why protecting access to stories and ideas is vital for Hawaii’s communities.

HONOLULU, HI – In response to the recent campaign by Students for Fair Admissions against Kamehameha Schools, ACLU of Hawaiʻi stands in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools. ACLU of Hawaiʻi strongly supports Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy, which is to give preference to Native Hawaiians to the extent permitted by law.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU-HI”) is pleased to welcome Amanda (“Mandy”) Fernandes as its new Policy Director.