Embracing Categorical Clemency in Hawaiʻi
In August 2022, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi sent the following Policy Memo to all Gubernatorial Candidates in the 2022 Primary Election:
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2022 ACLU of Hawaiʻi Legislative Wrap-up
The ACLU of Hawai‘i staff would like to Mahalo all those who made their voices heard in the 2022 legislative session.
June 7, 2022To fight COVID in jails and prisons we can simultaneously protect both public health and public safety
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve advocated, lobbied, filed amicus briefs, written in the newspapers, appeared on tv, marched, rallied, and spoke out to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our jails and prisons. We warned that a COVID19 outbreak in Hawaii’s prisons and
September 24, 2021ACLU of Hawai‘i statement on the court's decision in the police killing of Iremamber Sykap
In April of this year, two unarmed people of color – Iremamber Sykap and Lindani Myeni – were killed by Honolulu police.
August 19, 2021We Need a Qualified and Balanced Police Commission
Mayor Blangiardi announced his third pick for the Honolulu Police Commisision this week after his second nominee pick withdrew his name from consideration. Mayor Blangiardi also stated that he was, "not listening" and "not into reimagining our police department" whe
June 17, 2021Vaccinations in Jails and Prisons
While any vaccination mandate has implications for individual rights, in light of the grave risks presented by COVID-19 and the demonstrated safety and effectiveness of the authorized vaccines thus far, COVID-19 vaccination requirements can be consi
May 21, 2021