ACLU Demands State Office of Elections Allow Pahoa Voters to Register and Vote in Person on Election Day
Read the demand letter: 6.29.18 - ACLU Demand Letter re primary election
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ACLU of Hawai‘i Report Shows Current Bail Practices Prioritize Wealth Of The Accused Over Risk To The Community
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (“ACLU”) has released a study showing that almost half of the people in Hawai‘i jails are pre-trial detainees who have not been convicted of the crimes for which they've been accused among other statistics about the criminal justice system.
Hawai‘i ACLU welcomes new board leadership
Marianita Lopez elected as new Board President of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i.
Local ACLU Hires New Executive Director
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawai‘i announced today that Joshua Wisch will take over the helm next month from long-time executive director, Vanessa Chong, who is retiring.
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Issues Texas Travel Advisory
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU of Hawaiʻi) issued a travel alert today informing any Hawaiʻi residents planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.
State and Counties Urged to Put Hawaii's Values, Communities, and Constitution First: Refuse Involvement with Trump's Immigration Policies
In the face of growing Federal pressure for local law enforcement to get drafted in Trump’s deportation force, we sent letters to State and all County officials, warning lawmakers about how being part of Trump’s deportation force creates