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Hawai‘i Joins Coalition to Protect ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdictions
AGs file brief in City of Chicago v. Sessions, opposing Trump Administration’s new conditions on Byrne-JAG Law Enforcement Grants.
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Travel Ban 3.0
The United States Supreme Court agreed to review the ruling of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals striking down the third version of President Trump’s travel ban.
Legal Cannabis Businesses Must Be Allowed Access to Banks, Hawai‘i Urges
Hawai‘i urged Congress today to advance legislation allowing states with legalized medical or recreational marijuana (cannabis) to bring that commerce into the banking system.
Hawai‘i Sues to Stop Illegal Rollback of Net Neutrality
Hawai‘i Attorney General Doug Chin, along with 22 other state attorney generals, filed a multistate lawsuit to block the Federal Communications Commission’s illegal rollback of net neutrality.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Arguments on Merits of Travel Ban 3.0
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle heard arguments today before a three-judge panel on the merits of the third version of the President’s Executive Order.
Hawai‘i Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Outdated ‘Physical Presence’ Rule
Hawaiʻi joined 34 other states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the court’s outdated “physical presence” rule.
Six States to Join Hawai‘i Travel Ban Lawsuit
Six states side with Hawai‘i’s position that the travel ban is illegal and unconstitutional.
Hawaiʻi Opposes Forced Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation
The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 would force states to recognize concealed carry weapon permits from other states.
DACA Renewals Deadline Tomorrow
DACA renewal applications must be received by Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
Hawai‘i Joins 20-State Coalition to Protect Consumer Rights
The coalition is urging the Senate not to repeal rules that protect consumer legal rights.