Press Releases

After ACLU Demand, Kāhala Nui Retirement Community Clarifies Policies to Protect Tenants' Civil Rights

Kāhala Nui confirms that residents can utilize Hawaii’s new medical aid-in-dying law in their private residences and that the Community does not grant preferences to Catholic residents or otherwise discriminate based on religion.
Issue Areas: Religion & Belief

City of Honolulu Refuses to Call to Cancel Christmas Eve Sweeps

The ACLU of Hawai‘i reached out to the office of the Mayor this weekend, urging the City to reconsider and cancel its planned “sweep” of Waikiki’s houseless community this Christmas Eve.

ACLU of Hawai‘i Grows with the Addition of K.D. Segura as Development Director

The ACLU of Hawai‘i is pleased to announce the addition to its team of K.D. Segura, coming on board as Development Director.

ACLU of Hawai‘i Warns Hawai‘i County Driver's License Officials: Discrimination Against Muslim Women Violates the First Amendment

The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) has sent a demand letter to County of Hawai’i government offices that oversee the issuance of motor vehicle licenses for the county (”Hawai‘i County DMV”) detailing an unconstitutional ordeal endured by Hilo resident and Muslim Laycie Tobosa.
Issue Areas: First Amendment