The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is asking for information about how local police are involved in federal immigration efforts. This comes after a rise in immigration arrests and the approval of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which provides more funding for immigration enforcement. The group sent public records requests to all county police departments to find out if they have agreements with the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They are asking for details about shared resources, including county detention facilities and local officers joining federal operations, according to Big Island Now.
The organization took action after a 585% increase in local Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests, raising…..