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Hirono, Padilla, Merkley fear ‘unintended consequences’ of newly passed Laken Riley Act

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) released statements after the Senate passage of S.5, the Laken Riley Act. The three agreed: “Our country needs comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform. Rather than fixing our broken immigration system, this legislation will further complicate […]

Hirono Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision To Hear Immigration Case

Hirono said the US Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in the US v Texas case is, “a step forward for the millions of undocumented immigrants who remain trapped in the shadows.”

PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Disparities Discussed in Senate

It was among the topics covered by Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders who met with the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee.