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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.
Feb 21, 2019
Aloha, Jackie
Executive Director Josh Wisch and Board President Marianita Lopez mourn the loss of Board member Jackie Young.
By Marianita Lopez
Feb 12, 2019
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES' RESPONSIBILITIES DURING MASS DEMONSTRATIONS
In July 2019, the ACLU of Hawaii's Legal Director Mateo Caballero sent a letter to law enforcement regarding their responsibilities during the mass demonstrations on Mauna Kea.
Jan 27, 2019
Local coalition forms in support of immigrant, refugee rights
A broad local coalition-in-formation issued a statement opposing the 2017 executive orders on immigration.
Jan 24, 2019
ACLU OF HAWAI‘I GEARS UP FOR LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WITH ADDITION OF SMART JUSTICE CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR MONICA ESPITIA
The ACLU of Hawai‘i is proud to announce the addition to its team of Monica Espitia, Smart Justice Campaign Director.
By acluhawaii
Jan 19, 2019
ACLU of Hawai‘i statement on President Trump's speech 1/19/19
Executive Director Josh Wisch issues a statement regarding President Trump's bid to deport Dreamers.
Jan 08, 2019
ACLU OF HAWAI‘I CONTINUES TO GROW WITH ADDITION OF MANDY FERNANDES AS POLICY DIRECTOR
The ACLU of Hawai‘i is pleased to announce Mandy Fernandes as its new Policy Director.
By acluhawaii
Dec 30, 2018
CIVIL RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES DISAPPOINTED BY CITY’S CONTINUED MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT “SWEEPS” OF HOUSELESS FAMILIES
Groups and individuals representing a broad range of interests and constituencies today released a statement expressing disappointment in the “sweeps” of the houseless community during the holidays.
By acluhawaii
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