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COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OFFICIALS CALL ON THE CITY AND HPD TO END CONTINUED “SWEEPS” OF HOUSELESS FAMILIES DURING THE PANDEMIC

Over 70 groups and individuals released a statement demanding HPD stop the sweeps of houseless people during a global pandemic.

August 13, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i and fellow civil rights organizations file ninth circuit amicus brief in support of family pursing civil rights lawsuit against HPD's killing of Sheldon Haleck

On July 17, 2020, the ACLU of Hawai‘i, the African American Lawyers Association of Hawaiʻi, and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center — filed an amicus brief supporting a Hawai‘i family’s efforts to hold HPD officers accountable for the 2015 killing of Sheldon Haleck.

July 23, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i releases public poll on criminal justice reform, shows support for transparency, rehabilitation and treatment

In April 2020, the ACLU of Hawai‘i conducted a public poll to find out how Hawai‘i residents feel about our current criminal legal system.

July 22, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i Calls Upon Governor to Sign Key Civil Rights Bills

As the 2020 Regular Legislative Session adjourned, the ACLU of Hawai‘i asks Governor Ige to sign these bills into law.

July 16, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i and Lawyers for Equal Justice File Amicus Brief Supporting Public Defender's Petition to Release Incarcerated People During COVID-19 Pandemic

The ACLU of Hawai‘i and Lawyers for Equal Justice filed amicus brief supporting Public Defender's position to release incarcerated people during COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i Sends Letter to Police Chiefs Offering Guidance on Balancing COVID-19-Related Movement Restrictions with Civil Liberties

The ACLU of Hawai‘i sent a letter to the four police chiefs for the State offering guidance from a civil liberties perspective on the least restrictive means law enforcement can use with respect to COVID-19-related movement restrictions.

March 30, 2020