Immigration Bills at the Hawaiʻi Legislature
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I
State lawmakers are considering several bills related to immigration enforcement including one that would make it illegal for law officers to wear masks or disguises and another that would all but prohibit local agencies from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Governor Green wants the bills fast tracked. Should they be?
Air Date: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 7:30 PM
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Panelists are:
- Rep. Della Au Bellati (D), Chair Public Safety Committee, Makiki, Punchbowl
- Mike Lambert, Director, State Department of Law Enforcement
- Bettina Mok, Executive Director, The Legal Clinic
- Rep. Elijah Pierick (R), Minority Whip. Royal Kunia, Waipahu, Honouliuli
