News & Commentary
Jun 07, 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
May 13, 2025
Don’t Loosen Guardrails On Hospitalizing Individuals Against Their Will
The Legislature has passed a measure that threatens to upset the balance between respect for autonomy and concern for a person’s health.
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