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Coverage dated July 21, 2026

Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars

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Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing for compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy.

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    Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing for compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy.

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