Press Releases

ACLU of Hawai‘i Urges the Department of Public Safety to Develop Proactive Plan for COVID-19 Prevention in Correctional Facilities

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.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

ACLU of Hawai‘i Expresses First Amendment Concerns Over Subpoenas Against KAHEA

The ACLU of Hawai‘i has serious concerns that the Department of the Attorney General is abusing its regulatory power over non-profit organizations by investigating KAHEA for supporting the Mauna Kea demonstrations.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Hawai‘i Grows with Addition of Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander as Smart Justice Field Organizer

The ACLU of Hawai‘i is pleased to announce the addition to its team of Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander, coming on board as Smart Justice Field Organizer.

ACLU of Hawai‘i Announces the Tom Humphreys and Allan Wang Civil Rights Fund for Student Activists

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU of Hawai‘i) is excited to announce the inaugural launch of a student scholarship program made possible by the Tom Humphreys and Allan Wang Civil Rights Fund.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU of Hawai‘i Hosts Free "Smart Justice" Talk Story in Wailuku October 10

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.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

Legal Volunteers Will Help Clear Non-Conviction Arrest Records at Upcoming Free Legal Clinic

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.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

Advocates for Students with Disabilities File Federal Complaint; Call on DOE to Use Alternatives to Out-of-School Suspensions: "You Can End This Today"

Two local civil rights organizations, the Hawaii Disability Rights Center (HDRC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i Foundation (ACLU) urge the Department of Education (DOE) to reform school suspension practices as the school year begins.