Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU of Hawai‘i is dedicated to reclaiming constitutional and civil rights for all people who live in the islands, regardless of immigration status.

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The ACLU of Hawai‘i is dedicated to reclaiming constitutional and civil rights for all people who live in the islands, regardless of immigration status. Immigrants in Hawai‘i contribute to our diversity and enrich our economy, but immigrant communities continue to be profiled, harassed, detained, and demonized by politicians and law enforcement agencies. We continue to work hard to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and safe in Hawai‘i.

The Latest

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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
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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Court Blocks Trump's New Muslim Ban

A federal court in Hawai‘i has temporarily blocked President Trump’s new Muslim ban executive order before it was set to take effect one minute after midnight.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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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.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
News & Commentary
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Local coalition forms in support of immigrant, refugee rights

A broad local coalition-in-formation issued a statement opposing the 2017 executive orders on immigration.