Prisoners' Rights

The ACLU of Hawai‘i works to ensure fair and equal treatment is consistent in Hawaii's incarceration system.

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The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 15 years. Prison facilities are overcrowded; medical systems overwhelmed; work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate; and prisoner idleness and stress has lead to greater levels of violence within our criminal justice system. The ACLU of Hawai‘i works to ensure fair and equal treatment is consistent in Hawaii's incarceration system.

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Voting In Hawaii With a Criminal Conviction

Here is the low-down on voting with a criminal record in Hawai‘i.
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Ten Questions for Honolulu's Next Chief of Police

5/15/17 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND ELECTRONIC MAIL Chair Max J. Sword, Vice Chair Cha Thompson, Commissioner Luella T. Costales, Commissioner Eddie Flores, Jr., Commissioner Steven H. Levinson, Commissioner Loretta Sheehan, Commissioner Mark C. Tilkerc/o Executive Officer Honolulu Police Commission 1060 Richards St., Suite 170 Honolulu, HI [email protected]
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Eight to Watch - April 2017

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ACLU Hawaii publishes 2016 voting rights guide