Migrant rights
Immigrant families are part of the fabric of Hawaiʻi. They work, pay taxes, send their children to school, and contribute to our communities.
ICE and other federal agencies often unconstitutionally violate the rights of migrants, causing harm to individuals, and ripping families apart. We advocate for state legislation that protects our friends and neighbors.
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Migrant rights topics we track in this legislative session
No secret police: establish No Masking and law enforcement IDÂ
Enact a statute that requires immigration and law enforcement to be in uniform, with identification and no mask, with limited exceptions for medical reasons or […]
Limit state collaboration with DHS, ICE, and CBP
Seek new laws to limit deployment of the National Guard and prohibit agreements under §287(g) or others that would require state or county agencies and […]
Establish safe places
Secure state law to replace the cancelled federal policy to limit immigration enforcement in churches, courts, schools, hospitals and health care centers/facilities so our non-citizen […]
Healthy women and children regardless of immigration status
Provide Medicaid coverage to all pregnant women and children regardless of immigration status.
Protect our right to record law enforcement activities
Affirm and protect citizens’ first amendment right to record and document law enforcement activity as it happens.
Develop resources for immigration targets to get help
Create and fund a helpline and other resources for persons involved with ICE actions.
How you can make a difference
Take action when it counts
Know when issues come up and action needs to be taken, like contacting your representative or joining a protest or campaign.
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Join our Public Policy Action Group
Submit testimony when hearings come up on the issues above. We’ll track bills and other events, and send you an email when it’s time to make your voice heard.
Resources related to the legislative session
How a Bill Becomes Law in Hawaiʻi
This guide walks through the life of a bill from introduction to becoming law (or sometimes not).
Committee and procedural abbreviations
Quick guide to committee names, bill versions, and procedural terms you’ll see in session or in our daily State Bill Updates.
How to submit testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
We track the State Bills on specific issues, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask you to submit testimony. This is how that works.
Shape policy
From basic democracy to keeping daily life affordable, many new policies put Hawaiian families and individuals at risk.
But when we work together to testify on legislation, engage with lawmakers, and keep them accountable — we have the power to protect our communities.
Join us to raise your voice on issues that matter!
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