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Amid Deportation Threats, 贬补飞补颈驶颈’s Immigrants  Brace For President Trump Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Amid Deportation Threats, 贬补飞补颈驶颈’s Immigrants Brace For President Trump

The immigrant community is living with worry and unease, leading advocates to step up education and outreach.

Data Dive: 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Deportation Cases Hit Quarter-Century High David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Data Dive: 贬补飞补颈驶颈 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 贬补飞补颈驶颈. Most involve immigrants from China.

An ICE Detention In Lahaina Rocks The Immigrant Community 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.

Jonathan Okamura: The Story Of Koreans In Hawaii Paints A Picture Of An Unbalanced Economy David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: The Story Of Koreans In Hawaii Paints A Picture Of An Unbalanced Economy

After post-1965 immigration,聽Koreans fell from the middle class and have yet to return as Hawaii has come to rely too much on tourism

Hispanics Are The Fastest Growing Demographic In Hawaii. They Need More Services To Keep Pace 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.

Lahaina’s Large Immigrant Community Is Facing A Unique Struggle In The Fire’s Aftermath 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.

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers Screenshot: Facebook Live/2022

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.

White Landowners In Hawaii Imported Russian Workers To Dilute The Labor Power Of Asians Sidney Robertson Cowell collection

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.

Ukrainians Fleeing The War Find Refuge In Hawaii But Struggle With Housing 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.

‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers 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.