FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force agreement (Bill 92, CD1)
Maui County
Summary
The committee killed the bill authorizing the Mayor's agreement with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force after residents warned the partnership could entangle local police in federal immigration enforcement and surveillance of political dissent. The existing 2007 MOU remains in effect, and some members and testifiers want the county to formally withdraw from it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The current task force participation costs the county roughly $1,300 a year for the chief's quarterly travel; the proposed agreement carries salary costs for any assigned officers, which stays with the county.
Residents concerned about civil liberties benefit from the bill's demise; supporters of federal counterterrorism cooperation lose the streamlined authorization.
Residents who wanted stronger federal counterterrorism coordination may see less formal intelligence-sharing structure.
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