ACLU of Hawaiʻi
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii | |
501(c)(4) ) | |
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Parent organization | American Civil Liberties Union |
Website | https://acluhi.org |
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is an affiliate of the
History
Formation
While the national American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded in 1920, there was no attempt to form a Hawaii affiliate until 1949. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi was officially founded in 1965.[2]
The first attempt to form an ACLU affiliate in Hawaii took place in 1949[2] under the name Hawaii Civil Liberties Committee (HCLC).[3] The HCLC was founded in response to the suspension of public school teachers John Reinecke and Aiko Reinecke after the couple were accused of engaging in "Communist activities", and circulated a petition defending them.[4] It additionally lobbied against the formation of a committee on "unAmerican activities" in the Hawaii Territorial Legislature.[5] However, the HCLC remained unaffiliated with the ACLU.[2][6] It eventually became affiliated with the Civil Rights Congress, changed its name to become the Hawaii Civil Rights Congress, and was listed as a communist organization by the Attorney General of Hawaii and a Territorial House of Representatives committee.[7]
A second unsuccessful attempt took place in 1953. Hoping to establish an official ACLU affiliate, about 60 people gathered to write
The successful formation of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi took place in 1965,[2] beginning with a February meeting hosted by Madalyn Murray.[9] The organization was recognized as an ACLU affiliate in September 1965.[2] Its founding president was Margaret Holden, who was also State Librarian at the time. The Honolulu Advertiser reported that the organization would be nonpartisan and focus solely on "the defense of civil liberties in freedom of speech, association and religion; due process, and equal treatment under law".[10]
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi recognizes Allan Saunders, an organizer in both the 1953 and 1965 efforts and a founding officer in both organizations, as its founder.[2]
Early activity
In January 1966, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi held a public forum focused on
In September 1967, two male students at
References
- ^ "About Us". ACLU of Hawaiʻi. July 15, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "History". ACLU of Hawaiʻi. December 11, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ Saunders, Allan (March 31, 1949). "ACLU'S STAND ON UNAMERICANISM COMMITTEES". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. 8. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "HCLC Active Since Reinecke Hearings Here". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. April 27, 1949. p. 1. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Civil Liberties Group Led Fight Against UnAmerican Probe Bill". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. April 27, 1949. p. 22. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ Saunders, Allan F.; Jamieson, Ronald B. (December 2, 1949). "A STATEMENT FOR THE A.C.L.U." The Honolulu Advertiser. p. 6. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Imua Spokesperson Says Time Will Test Values of A.C.L.U." Honolulu Star-Bulletin. August 5, 1953. p. 18. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "ACLU Plans Education On Civil Liberties". The Honolulu Advertiser. November 24, 1953. p. 5. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Liberties Union Is Sought Here". The Honolulu Advertiser. February 5, 1965. p. 2. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "ACLU Approves Island Affiliate". The Honolulu Advertiser. September 28, 1965. p. 13. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Forum slated on law and justice". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. January 13, 1966. p. A-5. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "U. of H. Student Senate condemns pair's arrest at anti-war rally". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. March 23, 1966. p. D-5. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "A New Move in The Flag Case". The Honolulu Advertiser. June 18, 1966. p. B-1. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Flag Rule Attacked In Students' Suit". The Honolulu Advertiser. August 14, 1966. p. A-1A. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Long-haired musician suspended at Kailua High". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. September 22, 1967. p. C-1. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ Butwin, David (September 22, 1967). "Shear Determination: 2 Fight for Their Hair". The Honolulu Advertiser. p. A-1. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "ACLU criticizes police policy". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. September 28, 1967. p. D-4. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "ACLU Says Prof Not Responsible". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. September 28, 1967. p. 10. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
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