ACLU Sues Honolulu Over Wrongful DUI Arrests of Sober Drivers
The ACLU of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department, alleging that officers are unlawfully arresting sober drivers to meet arrest quotas and secure federal funding, with some drivers having no signs of impairment and blood alcohol levels of 0.00. The department has announced a review of all impaired driving arrests since 2021 amid concerns of misconduct and unconstitutional practices.