Fred Shuttlesworth, Civil Rights Leader

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Honolulu Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Peaceful Protesters; Better Police Training an Urgent Concern to Protect Free Speech

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City dismisses charges against lawful protesters

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Civil Rights Attorneys Seek Dismissal of Unconstitutional Charges Filed Against Protesters

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation (“ACLU”) and the Honolulu law firm of Davis Levin Livingston today announced that they are representing Jamie and Tess Meier, whose peaceful protest in support of gender equality on a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk was abruptly halted by police intervention.  Both were unlawfully cited for their conduct.  The ACLU and Davis Levin Livingston will appear on Monday morning, September 19, 2011 to enter a “not guilty” plea for the protesters.  The attorneys have asked City and County of Honolulu (“CCH”) Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro to dismiss immediately the charges that the Meiers violated Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (“ROH”) § 10-1.3(a)(5) (failing to obtain a parks department permit for “meetings or gatherings or other similar activity held by organizations, associations or groups”) because the ordinance is unconstitutional and does not apply to the Meiers’ First Amendment activities.On August 21, 2011, Jami

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Tess and Jaime Meier, with their attorneys, speak to the press.

ACLU Files "Friend of the Court" Brief on Behalf of Traveling Medical Cannabis Patients

On July 11, 2011, the ACLU of Hawaii filed an amicus brief with the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals as to whether medical marijuana patients are allowed to transport their medicine without being prosecuted.  Read the brief here:

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2011 Legislative Reports

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"Media Shield" Litigation

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