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To End Systemic Racism, Ensure Systemic Equality

Past policies have structured our society and created deeply-rooted patterns and practices that can only be disrupted and reformed with new policies of similar strength.

February 8, 2021

What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars

Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.

February 5, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.

February 2, 2021

We’re Suing to Restore Abortion Access to People in Guam

Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.

January 28, 2021

ACLU HAWAIʻI CONCLUDES BOARD ELECTIONS, WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on December 31, 2023.

January 28, 2021

What President Biden’s LGBTQ Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do

The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.

January 21, 2021