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Jan 27, 2026
Aloha for Alex “A Day of Remembrance and Action” Spurs Community Wide Support for Bills to Protect Due Process and Hawaiʻi Residents
HONOLULU, HI – On Tuesday, January 27, over 300 people gathered at the Hawai‘i State Capitol for a community vigil to honor the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis last week.
May 13, 2025
Don’t Loosen Guardrails On Hospitalizing Individuals Against Their Will
The Legislature has passed a measure that threatens to upset the balance between respect for autonomy and concern for a person’s health.
Apr 29, 2025
DEI and Student Visa Rulings Seen as Reprieves
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai'i reaches out to universities and college officials regarding DEI.
Apr 29, 2025
Honolulu EMS Chief Says Medics Aren’t Safe In Oʻahu Prisons
Recent incidents at two state facilities prompted a letter to state prison officials telling them medical crews won’t be going inside the jails and prison anymore.
Apr 26, 2025
Legal Status Of Many International Students Across U.S. Reportedly Being Restored
Salmah Rizvi, ACLU Hawaii Executive Director speaks to KITV Island News.
Apr 21, 2025
Watered Down Property Seizure Bill Moves Forward
House Bill 126 was intended to require a conviction before property forfeiture is allowed.
Apr 10, 2025
Transgender Discrimination Concerns Rise At Maui Prep
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii is taking action against Maui Preparatory Academy, challenging a policy that allegedly discriminates against transgender students.
Apr 10, 2025
ACLU Demands Maui Prep Rescind Anti-Transgender Policy
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has issued a formal legal demand to Maui Preparatory Academy in Lahaina, alleging the school has adopted a discriminatory policy targeting transgender students in violation of state anti-discrimination laws.
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