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Hawai‘i House of Representatives reaffirms commitment to protecting marriage equality
A new bill seeks to repeal a portion of the state constitution, which grants the Legislature the authority to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples.
Hawaiʻi County conducts houseless sweep at Kona Aquatics Center; 13 people receive help
Hawaiʻi County said future enforcement efforts are planned to address issues at parks around the island as part of an ongoing initiative to ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of public spaces.
Houseless at Kona Aquatics Center dreading Wednesday’s Hawaiʻi County sweep
There was uneasiness among at least a dozen houseless adults who were camped in front of Hawaiʻi County’s Kona Aquatics Center on Tuesday as they awaited their inevitable so-called eviction the next day.
Hawaiʻi County defends homeless sweeps on public property in letter to ACLU of Hawaiʻi
Hawai’i County, in a letter to ACLU of Hawai’i, defended its May 24 “large-scale enforcement operation” to remove homeless people from a county park in Kona.
ACLU demands Hawaiʻi County homeless sweeps stop until adequate shelters, safe places
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i issued a letter on June 2 to the County of Hawai’i demanding that it stop planned sweeps of houseless people and their possessions until there is a place for them to go.
ACLU Raises Concerns Over Facial ID Technology in Airports
While Hawai‘i’s airports are being outfitted with screening equipment to protect island communities from COVID-19, the American Civil Liberties Union fears that technology could be violating constitutional and privacy rights.
Big Island Reverend Joins ACLU of Hawai‘i Board
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU) is excited to announce the newest member of its Board of Directors, Hawai‘i Island-based Reverend Blayne Higa.
ACLU Introduces Smart Justice Field Organizer
The ACLU of Hawai‘i announced Monday the addition of Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander, who will join the group in the capacity of Smart Justice Field Organizer.
ACLU Pushes ‘Equal Healthcare’ for all
ACLU of Hawai‘i earlier this month urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services not to roll back healthcare protections for transgender people.
ACLU Hawai‘i Announces New Board Members
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) reports new members for its Board of Directors.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Adds Director Espitia
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reports the addition to its team of Smart Justice Campaign Director Monica Espitia.
Hilo Protestors Call on Congress to Respond
About 50 Big Islanders lined the sidewalk in protest of President Donald Trump’s decision to name Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.
Protest to Be Held in Response to Trump’s AG Decision
At least 900 emergency protests are planned across the country on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Bill that Undermines Civil Rights Protections
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted today, Feb. 15, 2018, against legislation that unravels civil rights protections for millions of individuals with disabilities in Hawai‘i and across the country.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Announces Hilo Civil Liberties Symposium
ACLU’s Civil Liberties Symposium is designed to bring the community together to discuss effective resistance to government threats to civil rights in Hawai‘i and the nation around central themes of immigration and mass incarceration.
ACLU Settles Urinalysis Lawsuit with County
A County of Hawai’i pre-employment requirement of submitting a urinalysis and revealing private medical history will end.
Snowden Conversation Live on Na Leo ‘O Hawai’i
Edward Snowden is scheduled to be live via video conference during ACLU of Hawai’i’s Davis Levin First Amendment Conference.
