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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