Salmah Y. Rizvi shares ACLU-HI's 2026 Legislative Plans

ACLU Hawaii reveals upcoming 2026 legislative plan

HONOLULU (KHON2) — ACLU of Hawaii announced its 2026 legislative priorities in a press conference on Jan. 12.

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ACLU of Hawaiʻi Joins the “Nationwide Shutdown” in Solidarity to End Government-sponsored Violence Against Peaceful Protest

Offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026
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Lawmakers consider changes to state criminal record expungement process

ACLU of Hawai'i is part of the push this legislative session to improve the criminal record expungement process.

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Hawaii’s Still-Struggling Police Standards Board Could Add More Cops To The Oversight Panel

Civil rights advocates say that expanding the board with more police appointments will diminish input from community members.

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Governor Green Reinstates Legal Protections After Community Groups Challenge Emergency Proclamation on Housing

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "Governor Green Reinstates Legal Protections After Community Groups Challenge Emergency Proclamation on Housing"

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Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

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As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice?

Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.

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Broad Coalition Challenges Governor Green’s Controversial Emergency Proclamation on Housing

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "Broad Coalition Challenges Controversial Emergency Proclamation on Housing in Hawai‘i"

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Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C.

The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.

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Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.

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