Press Releases

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Launches New Podcast, Rooted in Resistance

Rooted In Resistance Podcast - Exploring the people, histories, and untold stories behind the fight for civil liberties in Hawaiʻi.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Monica Luat as Legal Fellow

Monica Luat joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.

New ACLU and Amnesty International USA Report Documents Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech on College Campuses

ACLU of Hawaiʻi calls for viewpoint-neutral protections for student speech, protest, and academic freedom

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Sarah Bernardo as Policy Fellow

Sarah Bernardo joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Statement of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi on the University of Hawaii’s Response to First Amendment Concerns

Addressing Free Speech and Civil Liberties Policies on Campus

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Raises First Amendment Concerns at the University of Hawaiʻi Ahead of Fall 2026 Semester 

Civil liberties organization raises concerns over restrictions on chalking, sit-ins, encampments, literature distribution, and demonstrations

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes New Community Field and Marianita Lopez Executive Fellows

ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes two new fellows bringing fresh perspectives and experience to advance civil rights, community advocacy, and organizing across the islands.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Opposes HPD’s Drone As First Responder Program, Calls for Independent Oversight and Civil Liberties Safeguards

ACLU of Hawaiʻi raises concerns about surveillance, facial recognition, and the lack of legislative safeguards for HPD's new drone policing initiative.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Nanea Lo as Communications Manager

Kanaka Maoli communicator and community advocate brings extensive experience in storytelling, public engagement, and strategic communications to advance civil liberties across Hawaiʻi.