News & Commentary
Oct 16, 2026
Civil Beat - DOJ Grilled On Hurdles Immigrants Face In Court Following Civil Beat Story
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are grilling the DOJ after a Civil Beat story exposed massive financial hurdles for neighbor island immigrants in court.
Oct 08, 2026
KITV - Automated license plate readers may come to Hawaiʻi Island, raising privacy concerns
Automated license plate readers may come to Hawaiʻi Island. Read our comments to KITV on why this mass surveillance threatens our privacy.
Oct 06, 2026
Hawaiʻi News Now - Honolulu Police Commission approves taxpayer-funded lawyer for controversial ex-sergeant
The Honolulu Police Commission approved a taxpayer-funded lawyer for retired Sgt. Darren Cachola regarding a 2027 DUI class-action lawsuit. You can read more about this decision through local news coverage.
Oct 03, 2026
Civil Beat: HPD May Have Shared Your License Plate Data With The IRS
The Honolulu police chief says the department will no longer share data with other agencies, but five months of data remain in the hands of the IRS.
Sep 17, 2026
The Constitution During Uncertain Times: Protecting Due Process in Crisis
Reflecting on "The Constitution During Uncertain Times," a forum on Due Process hosted by the ACLU of Hawaiʻi. Watch the recap.
Sep 08, 2026
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Sarah Bernado as Policy Fellow
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi welcomes Sarah Bernado as Policy Fellow to advance civil liberties, justice reform, and equity across the islands.
Sep 08, 2026
Hawaiʻi News Now: Hanapepe marks historical role in labor movement, seeks justice for Hawaii’s first Filipino attorney
Learn about Hawaii’s first Filipino attorney, Pablo Manlapit, and the historic Hanapepe Massacre at our upcoming community event.
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