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Mar 12, 2024

Lawmakers consider changes to state criminal record expungement process

ACLU of Hawai'i is part of the push this legislative session to improve the criminal record expungement process.
ACLU of Hawai'i is part of the push this legislative session to improve the criminal record expungement process.
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Feb 15, 2024

Hawaii’s Still-Struggling Police Standards Board Could Add More Cops To The Oversight Panel

Civil rights advocates say that expanding the board with more police appointments will diminish input from community members.
Civil rights advocates say that expanding the board with more police appointments will diminish input from community members.
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Leiopapa-Building-9016-2048x1365.jpg
Oct 24, 2023

Governor Green Reinstates Legal Protections After Community Groups Challenge Emergency Proclamation on Housing

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

EP Housing Lawsuit Dismissal
EP Housing Lawsuit Dismissal
Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Sep 28, 2023

As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice?

Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
The vacant interior of the US Supreme Court with the justices' equally vacant seats.
The vacant interior of the US Supreme Court with the justices' equally vacant seats.
Sep 1, 2023

Broad Coalition Challenges Governor Green’s Controversial Emergency Proclamation on Housing

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

EP Housing Lawsuit Filing
EP Housing Lawsuit Filing