AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Hawaii Requires Rights Notification Before ICE Custodial Interviews

Policy ID

HI-LA-2026-6-26
State Response
Statewide,
HI
Legislative Action

Short Description

Passed by the Hawaii legislature in May 2026, HB 1839 requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify individuals in their custody of their rights before any interview by immigration enforcement officers, and requires records of such interviews (including language used and whether the person consented) to be maintained as public records.

Date Adopted

06/26/2026

References

See Also

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Legislative Action
HI

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Statewide
Legislative Action
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