Salmah Y. Rizvi shares ACLU-HI's 2026 Legislative Plans

ACLU Hawaii reveals upcoming 2026 legislative plan

HONOLULU (KHON2) — ACLU of Hawaii announced its 2026 legislative priorities in a press conference on Jan. 12.

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ACLU of Hawaiʻi Joins the “Nationwide Shutdown” in Solidarity to End Government-sponsored Violence Against Peaceful Protest

Offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Daca is and always will be constitutional

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.

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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.

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OpEd: Protect State Constitution by voting ‘No’ on ConCon

This piece originally ran in Honolulu Civil Beat on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 under the title "Protect State Constitution By Voting 'No' On ConCon":

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OpEd: Stronger schools, not “zero tolerance” are the best way to address bullying

Read an op-ed authored by Legal Fellow Rae Shih on why punitive discipline won't end bullying in schools.

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