US EditionICE conducts search warrant on Maui's Filipino teachers
- On May 6, federal agents carried out a search warrant at a Maui home where several Filipino teachers reside, as part of an immigration-related inquiry.
- A federal judge authorized the warrant connected to an immigration probe, resulting in interviews and short detentions for safety precautions during the search.
- The teachers, employed at various Maui schools through the U.S. Department of State's J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program, cooperated and no arrests occurred.
- Senator Brian Schatz called the event "racial profiling" and a "shameful abuse of power," while the Hawaii State Teachers Association expressed strong concern over the treatment.
- The incident prompted offers of support from Schatz's office and highlighted calls for dignity and safety for teachers, visitors, and neighbors without fear of harassment.
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ICE arrests dozens in Kona sweep - West Hawaii Today
Federal agents served search warrants, detained and arrested more than two dozen people in Kona on suspicion of immigration law violations, and detained a group of Maui teachers from the Philippines as part of an ongoing effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport illegal aliens.
ICE arrests dozens in Kona sweep - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Federal agents served search warrants, detained and arrested more than two dozen people in Kona on suspicion of immigration law violations, and detained a group of Maui teachers from the Philippines as part of an ongoing effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport illegal aliens.
'Outrageous:' Hawaii Sen. Schatz on Maui ICE investigation
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaii Department of Education and Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz are reaching out to several teachers, who were reportedly investigated by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New UH Manoa dashboard tracks Hawaii’s weather in real time According to HIDOE, there was an incident involving agents at a private residence, housing several international teachers on Maui. Officials said the teachers are employed through t…
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