The ACLU, ACLU of Hawai‘i and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center filed an amicus brief in support of the State of Hawai‘i Office of the Public Defender’s petition to release people from jails and prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In April 2020, the ACLU of Hawai‘i conducted a public poll to find out how Hawai‘i residents feel about our current criminal legal system.

As the 2020 Regular Legislative Session adjourned, the ACLU of Hawai‘i asks Governor Ige to sign these bills into law.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i and Lawyers for Equal Justice filed amicus brief supporting Public Defender's position to release incarcerated people during COVID-19 pandemic.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i has sent a letter to the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety (“PSD”) urging it to take immediate action in developing a proactive, evidence-based plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in the correctional and detention facilities under PSD’s oversight.

We sent a letter to the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety urging it to take immediate action in developing a proactive, evidence-based plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in the correctional and detention.

As part of its Smart Justice campaign, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU of Hawai‘i) will host a free talk story event in Wailuku, Maui on 10/10/2019.

A free legal clinic to clear non-conviction arrest records will happen at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9/28/19.