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U.S. Sen. Hirono pushes to prevent federal assistance for abortion surveillance

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi led 30 of her colleagues in pushing to prevent local and state law enforcement from using federal assistance to surveil or investigate individuals receiving or providing abortion care. 

Congress Moving Law on Deepfakes

On Friday, the US Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would direct DHS to conduct an annual study of deepfakes and similar content.

Rep. Gabbard Calls for Immediate Action on COFA REAL ID

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its administrative rules which place undue constraints on COFA migrants seeking to obtain REAL IDs.

Senators Call for Reexamination of SE Asian Refugee Detention, Deportation

Senators sent a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security to reexamine its “arbitrary detention and deportation” of those who fled war and genocide.

Hawaiʻi AG Challenges Department of Homeland Security

The DHS has allegedly been engaging in the unlawful practice of terminating DACA grants and work authorizations.

Hawai‘i Driver’s Licenses Must Have Gold Star After October 2020

The DHS has mandated that all driver’s licenses used as ID to board flights and enter federal buildings must bear the gold star by Oct. 1, 2020.

UPDATE: Congressional Delegation Urges Halt of Big Island Resident Deportation

Sen. Hirono and the Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Department of Homeland Security to stop the deportation of Big Island resident Andres Ortiz.