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flag Hawaii lawmakers advance bills limiting state aid to federal immigration enforcement, citing rights and safety concerns.

flag The Hawaii House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee has approved multiple immigration bills restricting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect constitutional rights without interfering with federal authority. flag Key measures include requiring law enforcement to publicly disclose immigration policies, banning state agency participation in federal immigration actions, setting standards for officer identification and facial coverings with undercover exceptions, mandating rights notifications before ICE interviews, and establishing uniform procedures for noncitizen crime victims seeking visas. flag While civil rights groups supported the legislation, county police departments opposed certain provisions over officer safety and operational concerns. flag The bills now advance to the House floor for further consideration before moving to the Senate.

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