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Feb 2, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House
Jan 28, 2021

We’re Suing to Restore Abortion Access to People in Guam

Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.
Residents of Guam are unconstitutionally forced to travel thousands of miles just to access abortion care.
Person holds up ACLU sign that reads "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building.
Person holds up ACLU sign that reads "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building.
Jan 28, 2021

ACLU HAWAIʻI CONCLUDES BOARD ELECTIONS, WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on...

Mahalo nui to everyone who voted in our recent Board Elections 2020. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes four board members as they begin their volunteer three year term starting January 1, 2021 and concluding on...

Jan 21, 2021

What President Biden’s LGBTQ Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do

The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.
Jan 15, 2021

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan 12, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination of People in Jails and Prisons

Protecting people in prison and jail is a matter of public health, law, and basic humanity.

Protecting people in prison and jail is a matter of public health, law, and basic humanity.