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Oct 22, 2026
New ACLU Report Outlines 76 Ways Mass Deportation Destroys Democratic Institutions and Exacerbates Hawaii’s Affordability Crisis
ACLU Warns Sweeping Federal Immigration Mandates Will Cripple Hospitality and Agriculture Industries, Demands State and County Leaders Block Deployment of Local Police Resources
Oct 27, 2026
Civil Beat – The ACLU Didn’t Need To Join This Fight
A Civil Beat op-ed covers the national ACLU joining a suit against Hawaii’s dark money law, noting the local ACLU chapter sat it out.
Oct 27, 2026
KITV – Honolulu shopping cart bill sparks debate
The Honolulu shopping cart bill sparks a heated debate over civil rights and public property, prompting the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to address the issue. You can read more about this topic at ACLU of Hawaiʻi.
Oct 22, 2026
KITV News — State downsizes proposed Oʻahu jail, but advocates say that doesn’t address the root of the problem
HI downsizes Oʻahu jail plan but builds expansion capacity. We need real systemic reforms—like diversion and housing—not shifted incarceration.
Oct 21, 2026
“Title Waves” Feature on ACLU of Hawaii’s Title IX Lawsuit Named Anthem Awards Finalist—Vote Today!
“Title Waves,” the @LongLead feature on our Title IX lawsuit, is a finalist for 2 Anthem Awards! Read, vote & help us win: bit.ly/TitleWaves4ContentAnthem
Oct 20, 2026
KITV News – Hawaii lawmakers question DOJ’s shift to in-person immigration court hearings which creates travel challenges
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are demanding answers from the Department of Justice regarding its sudden shift back to mandatory, in-person immigration court hearings. This policy imposes severe financial and logistical travel challenges on residents of neighbor islands who must fly to Oʻahu for brief procedural appearances, ultimately threatening their access to due process.
Oct 16, 2026
Civil Beat – DOJ Grilled On Hurdles Immigrants Face In Court Following Civil Beat Story
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are grilling the DOJ after a Civil Beat story exposed massive financial hurdles for neighbor island immigrants in court.
Oct 08, 2026
KITV – Automated license plate readers may come to Hawaiʻi Island, raising privacy concerns
Automated license plate readers may come to Hawaiʻi Island. Read our comments to KITV on why this mass surveillance threatens our privacy.
Oct 06, 2026
Hawaiʻi News Now – Honolulu Police Commission approves taxpayer-funded lawyer for controversial ex-sergeant
The Honolulu Police Commission approved a taxpayer-funded lawyer for retired Sgt. Darren Cachola regarding a 2027 DUI class-action lawsuit. You can read more about this decision through local news coverage.
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