Ammon Fepuleai's arrest during a sobriety checkpoint despite a 0.00 breathalyzer reading highlights alleged misconduct by the Honolulu Police Department. The ACLU of Hawaii's class-action lawsuit claims unlawful arrests of sober drivers have occurred in a push to enhance DUI statistics—impacting public trust and constitutional rights. Evidence suggests numerous individuals arrested showed no signs of intoxication, raising significant concerns about police practices and accountability. The HPD claims to take allegations seriously and has initiated investigations into the arrests, illustrating a potential acknowledgment of procedural issues within the department.
The bottom line is this totally undermines the public's trust in law enforcement - not to mention that false arrests are unconstitutional," said Wookie Kim, legal director at ACLU of Hawaii.
The Honolulu Police Department is opening internal investigations into the arrests of the suit's two other plaintiffs, Sarah Poppinga and Tanner Pangan.
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