State of Hawaii Archives: on Immigration
Andria Tupola:
No in-state tuition for illegals; let local police enforce
Q: Should immigrants unlawfully present in the US who graduate from Hawaii high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?A: No. I believe State funds should be focused on educating Hawaii's long-term residents.
Federal law (8 U.S. Code 1623) prohibits immigrants unlawfully present to be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities.
Q: Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
A: Yes. I do not support conforming to federal standards if it means that we lose the unique identity of our state curriculums whether cultural or immersion
based. I believe the state should have autonomy in school curriculum decisions. I believe we can set our own standard that may be higher than what is required by federal standards.
Source: Hawaii Gubernatorial Election 2018 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2018
Bob McDermott:
Open border policy is harmful to American security
The current Biden open Boards [sic] policy is harmful to Americans security relating to terrorism, drugs, and human trafficking. For Hawaii, it is an insult to those of our fellow citizens who followed the rules and immigrated to America legally.
They did it right, now they petition for family members who must wait years, while those south of the Boarder [sic] walk right in. Unfair.
Source: 2022 Hawaii Senate campaign website VoteMcDermott.com
Mar 17, 2022
Cam Cavasso:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
David Ige:
Hawai'i welcomes refugees
Hawai'i has a proud history as a place immigrants of diverse backgrounds can achieve their dreams through hard work. Many of our people also know all too well the consequences of giving in to fear of newcomers.
The remains of the internment camp at Honouliuli are a sad testament to that fear. We must remain true to our values and be vigilant where we see the worst part of history about to be repeated.
Source: BigIslandNow.com on 2018 Hawaii gubernatorial race
Jan 30, 2017
Duke Aiona:
No in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
Q: Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Hawaii high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
A: No.
Source: Hawaii Gubernatorial Election 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
Eddie Pirkowski:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Pirkowski: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
Eddie Pirkowski:
No wall; no deportation
Q: Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?A: No.
Q: Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
A: No.
Source: VoteSmart Hawaii 2018 Political Courage Test
Jul 4, 2018
John Carroll:
Require undocumented adults to return home, but not children
Q: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?A: Yes
Q: Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the
United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin?
A: Yes
Q: Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police?
A: Yes
Source: VoteSmart 2012 Hawaii Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
Kirk Caldwell:
Not a sanctuary city, but protected undocumented immigrants
A report shows a huge increase in arrests of undocumented immigrants since President Trump took office, but some cities are refusing to help with the federal crackdown. Honolulu is not one of these so-called 'sanctuary cities,' but it is
close. "We're doing everything that is requested by a sanctuary city status without actually declaring that we're one. And I think it's all in the actions and not just the words," Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said.
Source: Hawaii News Now on 2022 Hawaii Gubernatorial race
May 18, 2017
Mazie Hirono:
Why do we treat children of illegal immigrants as criminals?
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on immigrant family separations, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) was left "confused" after Matthew Albence, Executive Associate Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), explained how immigrants
break the law if they cross the border illegally."These individuals are there because they have broken a law. There has to be a process," Albence replied.
"They have broken a law but only as deemed so by the president with his--," Hirono started to
rebut.
"No ma'am. They are there for violation of Title 8 of the U.S. Nationality Act, U.S.C. 1325," Albence interjected. "That's illegal entry; it is both a criminal and civil violation. They are in those FRCs [Family Residential Centers] pending the
outcome of that civil immigration process."
"My understanding is that under zero-tolerance, these are no longer civil proceedings, but in fact were criminal proceedings," Hirono said. "I'm confused," Hirono replied after a moment's hesitation.
Source: Independent Journal Review on 2018 Hawaii Senate race
Jul 31, 2018
Ron Curtis:
Base immigration policy on meeting job market needs
We need a more dynamic immigration policy based on government known facts. I propose a needs-based policy that allows for a higher immigration rate when unemployment is low and a lower rate when unemployment is high. I propose making the immigration
process more like an application for those jobs where the market data indicates the need. I propose prioritizing the needs-based immigration in accepting immigrants from countries that are under-represented in America's population diversity.
Source: 2018 Hawaii Senate campaign website RonCurtis808.com
Aug 8, 2018
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