Honolulu’s Prosecutor Race Could Flip Hawaii’s Punitive Culture
Running in one of Hawaii’s two open elections for prosecutor, a public defender wants the state to take a progressive turn.
Daniel Nichanian Jul 24, 2020
Prosecutors Roll Out Reforms in Four States
A Maryland prosecutor stops seeking cash bail, Kentucky and Virginia prosecutors limit pot cases, and a Hawaii prosecutor reduces charges for driving offenses.
Daniel Nichanian Sep 19, 2019
Hawaii Governor Sinks Criminal Justice Reforms, Allows Pot Decriminalization
Governor Ige vetoed bills restricting civil asset forfeiture and enabling the release of terminally ill people.
Daniel Nichanian Jul 18, 2019
Hawaii Proposal to End Disenfranchisement Stalls as Advocates Vow to Press Ahead
“People don’t lose their citizenship just because they’re sentenced to prison,” said one advocate.
Daniel Nichanian Mar 07, 2019