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HAWAI‘I J20+ SOLIDARITY FORUM
“United for Immigrants: Take Action for Migrant Rights NOW!”
Friday, January 30, 2026, 6 – 8 PM
Harris United Methodist Church (20 S Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu)
In-person and livestream (streaming link on https://hawaiij20.com)
Join us:
+ Hear about what ICE has been doing in Hawai‘i from those directly impacted.
+ Learn about four bills coming up in the new legislative session, meet with social justice organizations who are advocating for them, and how you can support these efforts.
The four State Bills are:
• [No secret police] disallows immigration enforcement from wearing face covering
• [Ban on 287(g)] disallows ICE from delegating immigration enforcement authority to local law enforcement
• [Sensitive locations] protects places like schools, playgrounds, hospitals, and places of worship from immigrant enforcement
• [Advocate for streamlined and fair licensing pathways for J-1 and other international teachers] recognizes international credentials, allows licensed international teachers to stay in Hawai‘i for 5 years, and provides equal pay
SPEAKERS: Reverend Dr. Estela Chao-Reza / Director, Faith Action for Community Equity
Arcelita Imasa MD / Physician, Primary Care Clinic of Hawai‘i
Allison Ishii Blankenship, Director, KA’I program
The following Advocacy Groups will be present to discuss the Bills.
Mandy Fernandes / Policy Director, ACLU Hawai‘i
Liza Ryan-Gill / Executive Director, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights
TBA / Department of Education
Cosponsored by the Harris United Methodist Church’s Church and Society Committee, and Indivisible Hawai‘i Statewide Network