As part of our work, the ACLU of Hawai‘i issues reports, webinars, surveys and other advocacy materials on civil liberties and civil rights in Hawai‘i.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve advocated, lobbied, filed amicus briefs, written in the newspapers, appeared on tv, marched, rallied, and spoke out to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our jails and prisons. We warned that a COVID19 outbreak in Hawaii’s prisons and
September 24, 2021The ACLU of Hawaiʻi Foundation (“ACLU of Hawaiʻi”) has learned that the County of Maui (“County”) has started, and is continuing, sweeps to forcibly evict people and their belongings from Pu‘uhonua o Kanaha—a houseless encampment on Amala Place near Kanahā Beach Park.
September 22, 2021In April of this year, two unarmed people of color – Iremamber Sykap and Lindani Myeni – were killed by Honolulu police.
August 19, 2021Mayor Blangiardi announced his third pick for the Honolulu Police Commisision this week after his second nominee pick withdrew his name from consideration. Mayor Blangiardi also stated that he was, "not listening" and "not into reimagining our police department" whe
June 17, 2021While any vaccination mandate has implications for individual rights, in light of the grave risks presented by COVID-19 and the demonstrated safety and effectiveness of the authorized vaccines thus far, COVID-19 vaccination requirements can be consi
May 21, 2021
The ACLU of Hawai‘i staff would like to extend a sincerely mahalo nui loa to those who made their voice heard in the 2020 legislative session.
January 1, 2021