Local ACLU Hires New Executive Director
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawai‘i announced today that Joshua Wisch will take over the helm next month from long-time executive director, Vanessa Chong, who is retiring.
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ACLU of Hawaiʻi Issues Texas Travel Advisory
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU of Hawaiʻi) issued a travel alert today informing any Hawaiʻi residents planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.
State and Counties Urged to Put Hawaii's Values, Communities, and Constitution First: Refuse Involvement with Trump's Immigration Policies
In the face of growing Federal pressure for local law enforcement to get drafted in Trump’s deportation force, we sent letters to State and all County officials, warning lawmakers about how being part of Trump’s deportation force creates
Court Blocks Trump's New Muslim Ban
A federal court in Hawai‘i has temporarily blocked President Trump’s new Muslim ban executive order before it was set to take effect one minute after midnight.
Complaint Seeks Federal Investigation and Intervention Over Unconstitutional Conditions in Hawaii’s Jails and Prisons
Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Following a year-long investigation, the ACLU of Hawai‘i Foundation (“ACLU”) has filed a complaint with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requesting a Federal investigation and intervention to force the State of Hawaiʻi to address unconstitutional conditi
New Report Details Nationwide Police Use of Facial Recognition Software
Together with the ACLU national office and other affiliates, we welcome the Center on Privacy & Technology and Georgetown Law’s comprehensive report on government use of facial recognition technology in the United States.