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HI SCR131

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor, Attorney General, county Mayors, and state/county leaders to uphold both the U.S. and Hawaii constitutions to protect civil rights and immigrant safety.

  • Calls on state and local officials to lawfully challenge unconstitutional executive orders in court and refuse to participate in unconstitutional federal immigration enforcement actions.

  • Encourages non-cooperation with federal immigration officials, such as ICE, who attempt to commandeer state and local law enforcement to execute potentially unconstitutional policies.

  • Directs state and county law enforcement to avoid detaining individuals based solely on immigration status and to maintain policies promoting trust between communities and officials.

  • Ensures all Hawaii residents have access to state services including healthcare and education without fear of detention, deportation, or privacy violations related to immigration status.

Legislative Description

Urging The Governor, The Attorney General, The Mayors Of Each County, And Various State And County Leaders To Firmly Uphold Both The Constitutions Of The United States Of America And Hawaii To Preserve And Protect Our Civil Rights And To Ensure The Safety Of Immigrants In Our Communities.

Immigration

Last Action

Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2017
Judiciary and Labor3/29/2017
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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