Blue State Blues: Hawaii Bills Would Allow Gov’t to Quarantine People, Enter Property, Seize Firearms, & Suspend Laws
20th February 2026
The Hawaii Legislature is advancing companion legislation that would formally codify sweeping emergency powers for the governor and county officials—including authority to quarantine individuals, enter private property without consent, suspend laws, and seize control of infrastructure—under the justification of preparing for future disasters and disease outbreaks.
Democrats: The Real Fascists.