By Talia Agliam, Hawaii News Now
Published on: Mar. 15, 2026
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An event aimed at encouraging civic engagement and advocacy for immigrant rights will take place at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Thursday.
People Power Lobby Day will take place on March 19 at the Hawaii State Capitol from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will bring together advocates, community leaders, and residents for a day focused on immigrant rights, due process protections, and civic participation.
The event is organized by the Campaign for Immigrant Justice, which includes the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, and The Legal Clinic. Partner organizations include the Hawaii Tax Fairness Coalition and the Indivisible Hawaii Statewide Network. Representatives will be available for interviews.
“We are seeing peak numbers in the amount of people who are showing demonstrations of mass resistance,” says Mandy Fernandes, Policy Director of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Participants will have opportunities to attend advocacy training, meet with lawmakers, and connect with local organizations working to strengthen community engagement.
“At a time when our immigrant communities are feeling real pressure, we’re bringing people to the Capitol to stand together and be heard. We’re reminding lawmakers that Hawaiʻi’s communities believe in due process, fairness, and taking care of each other,” Fernandes said.
Interested participants can register and find more information here.