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Oct 31, 2025
Hawaiʻi Federal Court Rules that FDA’s Restrictions on Medication Abortion are Unlawful
HONOLULU, HI – In an October 30 ruling, U.S. District Judge Jill Otake held that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) imposition of medically unnecessary restrictions on the medication abortion pill, Mifepristone, violated federal law.
Sep 07, 2025
Honolulu City Council requests audit of homeless response program
The Office of the City Auditor is expected to delve into the administration and operation of the city’s homeless response program currently overseen by the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
Sep 03, 2025
Maui Prep Academy hit with 2 suits on transgender policy
Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday in Maui Circuit Court against Maui Preparatory Academy related to its new school policy, which began in the 2025-26 school year, that transgender students would no longer be allowed to use restroom facilities, play on sports teams or room with students of the same gender.
Sep 03, 2025
Maui Private School Sued For Discriminating Against Transgender Kids
The two lawsuits filed against Maui Prep come amid national debates around transgender athletes in school sports.
Aug 22, 2025
US judge in Hawaii considers legality of restrictions on access to abortion medication
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to overly restrict access to mifepristone, a medication for abortions and miscarriage management, a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union argued Friday in a lawsuit by a Hawaii doctor and healthcare associations challenging the legality of the restrictions
Jun 07, 2025
ACLU of Hawai‘i asks county leaders not to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i is asking county leaders in the state to commit to not helping the federal government in immigration enforcement.
May 31, 2025
Honolulu police arrested sober drivers to hit DUI quotas, lawsuit alleges
Honolulu police say they are launching a review after civil rights attorneys accused officers of arresting scores of sober drivers to meet quotas.
May 30, 2025
Lawsuit: Honolulu Police Made 127 DUI Arrests, But The Drivers Were Sober
The ACLU wants the police department to stop arresting people without probable cause and due process. HPD said it is reviewing all drunken driving arrests dating back to 2021.
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