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Oct 31, 2022

What You Need to Know about Affirmative Action at the Supreme Court

Two cases before the high court will determine whether race conscious admissions policies can be used by universities.
Two cases before the high court will determine whether race conscious admissions policies can be used by universities.
The Supreme Court Building
The Supreme Court Building
Sep 12, 2022

Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
Shelby County Court
Shelby County Court
Aug 18, 2022

Native Families' Right to Stay Together is at Stake at the Supreme Court

The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Jun 24, 2022

Abortion is legal in Hawaiʻi, but access needs to be more equitable

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Photo Credit: Nicole McCann
Photo Credit: Nicole McCann
Jun 1, 2022

The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Policing is a Foundation to Build Upon

Two years after the murder of George Floyd, a new executive order on police reform offers a starting place, but does not go far enough.
Two years after the murder of George Floyd, a new executive order on police reform offers a starting place, but does not go far enough.
Protesters holding signs depicting George Floyd.
Protesters holding signs depicting George Floyd.
May 24, 2022

Setting the Record Straight On Bail Reform

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Statement on HB 1567 and a vision for real bail reform in Hawaiʻi.
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Statement on HB 1567 and a vision for real bail reform in Hawaiʻi.
Bail Reform Bill
Bail Reform Bill