Press Releases

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Takes No Position in Grassroot Institute of Hawaii v. Lopez

The civil liberties organization remains neutral on the constitutional questions in the pending case.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Launches Search for New Finance & Operations Director

Affiliate seeks a detail-oriented leader to manage its $120,000 Honolulu-based fiscal portfolio, modernize financial systems, and reinforce compliance structures

Librarians Agree—Every Story Matters

Celebrating Every Story Matters Week: Schedule of Events

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Launches New Podcast, Rooted in Resistance

Rooted In Resistance Podcast - Exploring the people, histories, and untold stories behind the fight for civil liberties in Hawaiʻi.

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Monica Luat as Legal Fellow

Monica Luat joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.

New ACLU and Amnesty International USA Report Documents Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech on College Campuses

ACLU of Hawaiʻi calls for viewpoint-neutral protections for student speech, protest, and academic freedom

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Sarah Bernardo as Policy Fellow

Sarah Bernardo joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Statement of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi on the University of Hawaii’s Response to First Amendment Concerns

Addressing Free Speech and Civil Liberties Policies on Campus

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Raises First Amendment Concerns at the University of Hawaiʻi Ahead of Fall 2026 Semester 

Civil liberties organization raises concerns over restrictions on chalking, sit-ins, encampments, literature distribution, and demonstrations