Hawaii SB571 mandates due process and transparency for immigrants in state and local law enforcement custody.

Hawaii SB571 requires state and local law enforcement agencies to inform individuals in custody of their rights before any interview with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding civil immigration violations. It mandates providing a written consent form in multiple languages, explaining the voluntary nature of the interview and the right to decline or have an attorney present. The bill also designates records of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals as public records, with personal information redacted.

Hawaii SB571 mandates due process and transparency for immigrants in state and local law enforcement custody.

Hawaii SB571 requires state and local law enforcement agencies to inform individuals in custody of their rights before any interview with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding civil immigration violations. It mandates providing a written consent form in multiple languages, explaining the voluntary nature of the interview and the right to decline or have an attorney present. The bill also designates records of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals as public records, with personal information redacted.