[August 31, 2017] Hirono, Chin, Hanusz Lead Call to Protect DACA Recipients
HONOLULU –Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin, and Clare Hanusz from the Hawaii Coalition for Civil Rights today spoke out on the importance of protecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients as the President threatens to take action that could end the program. Ten Republican state attorneys general have issued an ultimatum... Continue reading→
[August 31, 2017] Hawaii Immigration Advocates Lead Call to Protect DACA Recipients
Big Island Now: Hawai’i Immigration Advocates Lead Call to Protect DACA Recipients Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, Hawai’i Attorney General Doug Chin and Clare Hanusz from the Hawaii Coalition for Civil Rights today spoke out on the importance of protecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients as President Donald Trump threatens to take action that... Continue reading→
[August 2, 2017] Attorney Clare Hanusz: Controversial immigration plan would hurt Hawaii families
Attorney: Controversial immigration plan would hurt Hawaii families A controversial plan to cut legal immigration to the United States by 50 percent over the next decade could permanently separate many Hawaii families, an immigration attorney said. President Trump threw his support behind the proposed legislation Wednesday, saying it “demonstrates our compassion for struggling American families... Continue reading→
[June 9, 2017] Case of Kona farmer facing deportation highlights new policies on immigration
Case of Kona farmer facing deportation highlights new policies on immigration The story of a Kona coffee farmer facing deportation has grabbed national headlines — and social media is abuzz with questions. With Andres Magana’s deportation date days away, many are asking why he couldn’t become a citizen in the 28 years he was in... Continue reading→
[May 10, 2017] Warning from ACLU of Hawaii: Know your rights if you’re traveling to Texas
Warning from ACLU of Hawaii: Know your rights if you’re traveling to Texas Published: The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has issued a travel alert to Hawaii residents: Know your rights if you’re traveling to Texas. Learn more about SB 4 here. The alert is in response to a new law that gives police... Continue reading→
[April 5, 2017] Immigration officials give brief reprieve for Maui woman facing deportation to Mexico
Immigration officials give brief reprieve for Maui woman facing deportation to Mexico Tania Vanegas said a letter she received in March from Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement brought her face to face with her deepest fear. “I received a letter that say we need to come to Honolulu for deportation,” she said.... Continue reading→
