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ACLU of Hawaiʻi attorney Leilani Stacy has filed several winning habeas petitions. (Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026)

Locked Up Too Long? Legal Tactic Challenges Hawaiʻi ICE Detentions

Joaquin David Rico-Tapia had been held at Honolulu’s Federal Detention Center for six weeks when his attorney filed a special petition last September arguing he had been illegally detained as his deportation case went forward.

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Apr 10, 2026

Community Advocates and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda Show Support for Survivors and Demand Accountability and Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act

HONOLULU, HI – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda joined community advocates from the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU of HI”) and Indivisible Hawaiʻi Statewide Network in delivering a message of support to the survivors of the Epstein crimes.
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Aug 10, 2023

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

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

Close up of a mortgage application and a pen.
Aug 03, 2023

The Deadly and Tragic Costs of Pretrial Detention

Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.

Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.

Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.

ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jul 10, 2023

My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice

After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.

Herman Lindsey confidently smiling.
Jun 30, 2023

What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.

A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
Jun 23, 2023

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
Jun 23, 2023

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.

LGBTQ flag with police in the background.
Jun 22, 2023

State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence

It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.

Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.