Bill > HB457

This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Hawaii to provide specific protections and notifications to individuals in custody during interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Before any ICE interview regarding immigration violations, agencies must give detained individuals a written consent form in their language, explaining the interview's purpose, emphasizing its voluntary nature, and informing them of their right to have an attorney present. If an ICE hold, notification, or transfer request is received, law enforcement must provide a copy of the request to the detained person and inform them whether the agency intends to comply. Additionally, if a release date is communicated to ICE, the agency must notify the detained person, their attorney, and a designated contact within two business days. The bill mandates that all records related to ICE access, including communication details and demographic data, become public records, with personal identifying information protected. Law enforcement departments are also required to hold at least two community forums to provide transparency about ICE interactions and gather public feedback. The legislation reflects Hawaii's commitment to protecting immigrants' civil rights and ensuring due process, recognizing the state's diverse immigrant population and constitutional principles of equal protection.