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Hawaii County Council adopts resolution urging state to protect immigrants after heavy public testimony
Summary
After more than a dozen public speakers urged action, the Hawaii County Council unanimously approved Resolution 399-25 calling on the State to take steps to safeguard due-process rights and limit federal immigration enforcement cooperation.
The Hawaii County Council on Dec. 17 adopted Resolution 399-25, a nonbinding measure urging the State of Hawaii to take steps to safeguard due process and public safety for immigrant residents.
Public testimony before the vote was dominated by supporters of the resolution. Lynn Ryan, a retired registered nurse from Kailua Kona, told the council: "I am in support of Resolution 399-25, which encourages the State of Hawaii to uphold constitutional protections for our immigrant communities." Kencho Gurung described recent raids and their effects on families, saying "ICE is violent and…
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