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The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i Foundation and the law firm of Davis Levin Livingston today announced a settlement of a lawsuit that challenged Hawai‘i County’s laws prohibiting individuals from holding signs asking for help.

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i Foundation and the law firm of Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Kane & Carr today announced settlement of a lawsuit against Hawai‘i County over its practice of urinalyses and other invasive medical screenings as a condition of employment. The County will cease the practice, except for the approximately 3% […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Advocates declare a victory for freedom of speech as U.S. District Court Judge Susan Oki Mollway entered a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) against Hawaii County. The TRO prohibits Hawaii County from interfering with Plaintiff Justin Guy’s right to hold a sign (saying “Homeless Please Help”) by the side of the road. Guy was […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County laws prohibiting expressive activity run afoul of the right to free speech, according to a lawsuit filed September 8 in federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation (“ACLU”) and Davis Levin Livingston on behalf of plaintiff Justin Guy. On June 3, 2014, Guy held a sign saying […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The state Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii over the Primary Election. In its ruling issued Thursday, the court found it did not have statutory or constitutional jurisdiction or authority to grant the relief sought by ACLU. According to the lawsuit, six […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A lawsuit filed Thursday, Aug. 21 by Pahoa residents and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation asks the State Supreme Court to allow any registered voter affected by Tropical Storm Iselle to cast a vote that will be included in the August 2014 primary results. The lawsuit also asks the Court […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Mirroring nationwide attitudes, a newly released poll shows sharp increases in support for overhaul of Hawaii marijuana laws. The new poll, commissioned by Hawaii’s Drug Policy Action Group showed voter support for reform of Hawaii’s policies on marijuana trending upward across the board. Prominent local polling firm QMark Research conducted a statewide, statistically […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In a case to be heard Thursday, Dec. 5, a group of public service law organizations wants the Hawaii Supreme Court to establish a uniform policy that would guarantee legal assistance for all indigent parents in abuse and neglect proceedings. “In the Interest of TM” is to be heard at 8:45 a.m. Thursday […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Patient advocates celebrated the signing of two bills to improve Hawaii’s 13-year-old medical marijuana program – the first updates to pass the legislature since the program began. Approved Tuesday were measures to move program oversight away from the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) and to the Department of Health (DOH), […]

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MEDIA RELEASE With many states decriminalizing and even legalizing marijuana, where does Hawaii stand? Two new reports commissioned by the Drug Policy Action Group (“DPAG”) sought to answer this question, and the latest findings were presented at a Jan. 10 Honolulu press conference. Barbara Ankersmit, president of QMark Research shared the results of a statewide […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation has published a set of printable guides to inform Hawaii residents of their rights under the law to participate in the upcoming General Election. Executive Director Vanessa Chong said: “Voting is a core American value. Itʻs a right, not a privilege. Nationwide, states are dealing […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Charging officials of the state Department of Public Safety with unlawful discrimination in deciding who has the right to marry, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of four women who submitted multiple marriage applications and were banned from being able […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 15 marks Bill of Rights Day! The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii celebrates the 220th anniversary of its ratification, offers free copies of the Bill of Rights to the public, and invites the public to contribute poems to the second annual “Bill of Rights Day Haiku Challenge.” Get free copies […]

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