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The Conversation: Kealoha case updates; Trump affects local programs

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender
Published February 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM HST
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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