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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.

October 9, 2018

Criminalizing poverty, survival & homelessness: City Council Bills 51 and 52

July 11, 2018

ACLU Demands State Office of Elections Allow Pahoa Voters to Register and Vote in Person on Election Day

Read the demand letter:

July 2, 2018

ACLU Demands State Office of Elections Allow Pahoa Voters to Register and Vote in Person on Election Day

Read the demand letter: 6.29.18 - ACLU Demand Letter re primary election

June 6, 2018

ACLU of Hawai‘i Report Shows Current Bail Practices Prioritize Wealth Of The Accused Over Risk To The Community

The ACLU of Hawai‘i (“ACLU”) has released a study showing that almost half of the people in Hawai‘i jails are pre-trial detainees who have not been convicted of the crimes for which they've been accused among other statistics about the criminal justice system.

January 31, 2018

Hawai‘i ACLU welcomes new board leadership

Marianita Lopez elected as new Board President of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i.

January 26, 2018