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Nonprofit Organizations File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Defense of Speech and Privacy Rights of People Engaging in Political Advocacy

The ACLU of Hawai‘i the Japanese American Citizens League, Honolulu Chapter, and the Iwamoto Family Foundation — filed an amicus brief in the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in defense of the speech and privacy rights of people and groups engaged in political advocacy.

March 24, 2020

CDC Guidance is to Not Clear Houseless Encampments During Spread of COVID-19

The CDC releases guidance saying to not clear houseless encampments during spread of COVID-19, which the City was acting in clear violation of.

March 22, 2020

Experts, Officials, and Advocates Call for End of 'Sweeps' of Houseless Community During COVID-19 Pandemic

The ACLU of Hawai‘i joins other officials warning against the City's continued 'sweeps' of houseless people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 20, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i Files Amicus Brief Supporting KAHEA's Rights to Association and Privacy

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi filed an amicus brief in support of KAHEA’s attempt to stop the Department of the Attorney General from enforcing a subpoena for KAHEA’s bank records as part of the AG’s investigation into the environmental non-profit’s support of the Mauna Kea demonstrations.

March 16, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i Urges Department of Public Safety to Develop Proactive Plan for COVID-19 Prevention in Correctional Facilities

The ACLU of Hawai‘i has sent a letter to the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety (“PSD”) urging it to take immediate action in developing a proactive, evidence-based plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in the correctional and detention facilities under PSD’s oversight.

March 16, 2020

ACLU of Hawai‘i Urges the Department of Public Safety to Develop Proactive Plan for COVID-19 Prevention in Correctional Facilities

We sent a letter to the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety urging it to take immediate action in developing a proactive, evidence-based plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in the correctional and detention.

March 13, 2020