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Event | In-person
Cultivating Peace & Refuge: Third Annual Community Iftar Dinner

Cultivating Peace & Refuge: Third Annual Community Iftar Dinner

Save the Date for the ACLU of Hawai‘i's third annual community Iftar Dinner — an evening of reflection on how we can cultivate refuge, peace, and solidarity to build a true and lasting foundation of belonging across our communities. At its heart, Iftar is far more than just the meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan. While the food is certainly a highlight, the true essence of the evening lies in its ability to pause and bring a community together for a shared moment of recalibration and reconnection. All community members, including children, are welcome to join this free event — limited to 200 guests. Festive and traditional attire is encouraged. Dinner will be halal-certified; gluten-free and vegan options available. We look forward to welcoming you at this gathering!
Feb 28, 2026 | 4:30 PM
Event | In-person
Building Collective Power Through Community Organizing - Faith Action 2026

Building Collective Power Through Community Organizing

Join us for a transformative two-day leadership training designed to strengthen faith-based community organizing in Hawaiʻi. Led by experienced facilitators from Organizing For Mission Network, the event will feature a mix of workshops and hands-on learning. We will equip faith leaders, organizers, and community advocates with essential skills to drive social change. Registration Cost: Lunch & Learn - $20.00 One Day - $30.00 Two Days - $50.00
Feb 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Publication | Report
2026 Legislative Priorities

2026 Legislative Priorities

As the 2026 legislative session approaches, the ACLU of Hawai‘i's Policy Team has selected informed legislative priorities that advocate for those who have had their rights infringed upon by the state and federal government while fighting against democratic backslide into authoritarianism.
Publication | Open Records Requests
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Immigration Memorandums of Understanding

After the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that allocates substantial resources into immigration enforcement along with the dramatic increase in immigration arrests in Hawaiʻi, the ACLU of Hawai‘i (“ACLU-HI”) submitted public records requests to all county police departments regarding any current agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), including its Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agencies, in their immigration enforcement efforts in the state.

Press Releases

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Joins the “Nationwide Shutdown” in Solidarity to End Government-sponsored Violence Against Peaceful Protest

Offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026

Aloha for Alex “A Day of Remembrance and Action” Spurs Community Wide Support for Bills to Protect Due Process and Hawaiʻi Residents

HONOLULU, HI – On Tuesday, January 27, over 300 people gathered at the Hawai‘i State Capitol for a community vigil to honor the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis last week.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Stands in Solidarity with ACLU of Minnesota in Demanding Immediate Action After the Killing of Alex Pretti by Federal Agents

HONOLULU, HI – Like many across Hawaiʻi, we woke up Saturday morning with the horrific news that federal agents shot and killed a man after brutally beating him for exercising his constitutional rights.