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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0516.065 2024-2026October 21, 2025 To: Honorable Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair & Presiding Officer o N Honorable Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Vice Chair o h Members of the Hawaii County Council a, - From: Aleeka Morgan w U1 Re: STRONG SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION 320-25 which EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR DUE PROCESS AND THE PROTECTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I AND AFFIRMS THE COUNTY' S COMMITMENT TO MULTICULTURALISM AND ITS IMMIGRANT HERITAGE Hearing: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m., Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Council Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Dear Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Onishi, and Councilmembers: I am in strong support of Resolution 320-25. As an immigrant living in Hawai'i, I deeply appreciate this resolution's affirmation of constitutional rights and protections for all residents. I also want to share that I feel unsafe due to the increasing lack of accountability in our communities. Strengthening enforcement of laws, alongside safeguarding residents' rights, is essential to ensuring that everyone, regardless of immigration status, can live without fear. I urge that in reviewing County agreements and protections, special attention be given to measures that protect residents from discrimination, reinforcing safety, accountability, and equal protection for all. The resolution limits local cooperation with ICE, and calls for a review of County of agreements to ensure alignment with protections and community values. Aleeka Morgan Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in strong support. Comm. N Ref. To:_ Ref. Date CT 2 2 2025