Events

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is proud to stand alongside community partners, faith leaders, and directly impacted families as a founding member of the Clean Slate Hawaiʻi coalition. As we prepare for the crucial 2027 legislative push to pass an automated record-shielding law, we are inviting our members and local advocates to join the campaign’s very first coalition meeting. Event Details Event: Clean Slate Hawaiʻi Coalition Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Our Goal: Learn why this campaign is a critical pillar of our pretrial and penal code reform efforts, what legislative strategy lies ahead, and how you can take action. Why the ACLU of Hawaiʻi is Fighting for Clean Slate Our current criminal legal system creates a permanent underclass by trapping people in a cycle of poverty long after they have completed their sentences. In Hawaiʻi, a criminal record acts as a lifelong barrier to basic needs like safe housing, steady employment, and higher education. We believe that wealth should not determine freedom, and past mistakes should not dictate a person’s future. By implementing an automated record-shielding system, Hawaiʻi can remove these systematic hurdles, uphold true constitutional rights, and ensure that individuals who have earned their second chance can fully support their families and uplift our communities. How to Take Action This inaugural meeting is your chance to get on the ground floor of a major civil rights victory. Attendees will receive a briefing on the campaign’s upcoming milestones, including the state task force’s November report and our coordination strategies for the 2027 legislative session. Register now

Defending our civil liberties means confronting the forces that seek to undermine them. Join the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, alongside our partners at The Interfaith Alliance Hawai’i, Faith in Action, and Mindful Hawai’i, for a critical community panel discussion: “Faith & Politics: Difficult Conversations on the Rise of Christian Nationalism.” Together, we will explore the rise of Christian Nationalism, its threat to religious freedom and democratic institutions, and how we can protect pluralism in our communities. 🗓️ Event Details Date: Thursday, October 29 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. Program: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. RSVP: bit.ly/faithandpolitics2026

Join us for a free community legal clinic dedicated to helping you clear your record and secure your future. Presented by the ACLU of Hawaiʻi in partnership with local community organizations, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, the Office of the Public Defender, the UH Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, and the Hawaiʻi Workers Center, this event offers free, vital legal resources directly to the Waiʻanae community. Old or minor legal entanglements should not prevent you from securing stable housing, advancing your education, or finding meaningful employment. At this clinic, volunteer legal professionals will be on-site to assist community members with navigating the expungement process and addressing minor legal barriers safely and entirely free of charge. Event Details Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) Main Campus Address: 86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI 96792 Services Offered Arrest Record Expungement: Assistance clearing qualified, non-conviction arrest records. Bench Warrant Recalls: Help resolving outstanding district court bench warrants safely. Streamlined Legal Support: Take advantage of an automated expungement tool developed by the UH law school to significantly accelerate your application processing. Attendee Logistics & Information Parking: Free public visitor parking is available throughout the WCCHC campus. Capacity: The venue accommodates up to 230 participants. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.