Trump’s executive order violates principles of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence because it is the first step toward attaining his campaign promise of banning all Muslims from entering the US.  Trump’s executive order insults the history of the United States, which is defined by a ceaseless struggle for equality among all people.

Virtually all of us who live in Hawaii are either immigrants or descendants of immigrants, and we are all minorities in one way or another.  When we learn about how minorities are mistreated in many other countries, we understand how fortunate we are to live in a country where equality is cherished.  The creation of a sanctuary state would demonstrate that the State of Hawaii stands for equality and against Trump’s assault on equality.