News & Commentary

The fact that the racial and economic oppression of Black Americans are two sides of the same coin is something we too often are reminded of.

The deployment of advanced technologies like robots often happens faster than our legal systems can adjust. We need clear policies, transparency, and democratic debate and input to ensure these technologies do not threaten civil liberties.

Trans and non-binary people often experience discrimination related to gender markers leading to a fear of violence when we must show our IDs.

Past policies have structured our society and created deeply-rooted patterns and practices that can only be disrupted and reformed with new policies of similar strength.

Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family members are left helpless on the outside.

Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.

Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on December 31, 2023. We congratulate and thank them for their commitment of service to Hawaiʻi and the ACLU.  

The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.