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Salmah Rizvi, ACLU Hawaii Executive Director speaks to KITV Island News.

House Bill 126 was intended to require a conviction before property forfeiture is allowed.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii is taking action against Maui Preparatory Academy, challenging a policy that allegedly discriminates against transgender students.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has issued a formal legal demand to Maui Preparatory Academy in Lahaina, alleging the school has adopted a discriminatory policy targeting transgender students in violation of state anti-­discrimination laws.

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi says Maui Prep’s proposed policies for transgender students violate state anti-discrimination laws.

Carrie Ann Shirota, policy director of the ACLU of Hawai'i weighs in.

A state Senate committee killed a bill to have cops explain why they make warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.

At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.

A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.