The Conversation: Uptick in immigration cases; Wahiawā dam

About this episode

The episode discusses the increase in immigration cases in Hawaiʻi and the community's mixed feelings about the Wahiawā dam.

ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Attorney Leilani Stacy explains why Hawaiʻi judges are taking on California immigration cases; conflicting feelings from residents and experts arise around Wahiawā dam.

People in this episode

Host: Hawaii Public Radio

Guest: Leilani Stacy

Topics covered

• immigration
• legal cases
• local issues
• community sentiment
• infrastructure

Keywords

• immigration
• Hawaiʻi
• Wahiawā dam
• ACLU
• legal cases
• community
• infrastructure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ACLU

Places: Hawaiʻi, California, Wahiawā, Wahiawā dam

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