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Amid Deportation Threats, Hawaiʻi’s Immigrants Brace For President Trump
The immigrant community is living with worry and unease, leading advocates to step up education and outreach.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Data Dive: Hawaiʻi Deportation Cases Hit Quarter-Century High
The backlog of cases in U.S. immigration courts has tripled since 2017 and is at record levels in Hawaiʻi. Most involve immigrants from China.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
An ICE Detention In Lahaina Rocks The Immigrant Community
Maui Roots Reborn, an immigration advocacy agency, says one of its clients was detained on Tuesday.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Jonathan Okamura: The Story Of Koreans In Hawaii Paints A Picture Of An Unbalanced Economy
After post-1965 immigration, Koreans fell from the middle class and have yet to return as Hawaii has come to rely too much on tourism
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hispanics Are The Fastest Growing Demographic In Hawaii. They Need More Services To Keep Pace
More translators, interpreters and other services are critical for residents and visitors who have been moving here in increasing numbers.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina’s Large Immigrant Community Is Facing A Unique Struggle In The Fire’s Aftermath
Losing important documents is a real problem while fear and mistrust of government agencies has inhibited some from seeking aid, experts say.
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Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers
The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.
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White Landowners In Hawaii Imported Russian Workers To Dilute The Labor Power Of Asians
In the early 1900s, the new arrivals to Hawaii were known as Molokans, a Christian group that had emerged in the 18th century in central southern Russia.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2022
Ukrainians Fleeing The War Find Refuge In Hawaii But Struggle With Housing
A federal sponsorship program offers many benefits but reliance on sponsors to provide housing has proven problematic.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers
The Filipino-owned station broadcasts in 13 languages. But after 60 years of programming, it faces the challenge of attracting a new generation of listeners.