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HONOLULU (Island News) -- ICE raids are happening across Hawaiʻi, more than most people know.

Defending civil rights across the islands — ACLU of Hawai‘i Executive Director Salmah Rizvi joins us to talk legal advocacy, community action this Saturday, and their 60th anniversary celebration!

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Organizations in Hawaii and across the country are observing Banned Books Week by calling attention to the dangers of censorship.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A decision by the state’s highest court means changes are coming for criminal investigations in Honolulu.

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.

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.

The two lawsuits filed against Maui Prep come amid national debates around transgender athletes in school sports.

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

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.