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Old Jan 1, 2018, 3:18 am
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alohagirly
 
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Hostile environment in Hawai'i

Couldn't have said it better: staradvertiser.com/2015/05/30/breaking-news/honolulu-homelessness-crackdown-catches-tourists
That being said, the USA in general has a hostile environment for tourists since you almost never can make a court date without overstaying (which is a crime in itself).

"The citation set a court date of May 27, which she missed. That could lead to a criminal warrant.

Tourists hit with citations have no easy out. They can hire an attorney or request permission to plead guilty by mail, but fighting the citation is more difficult, because you must be present in court for trial. One Toronto woman ended up with a criminal warrant after missing her court date.
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The mayor’s office confirmed the police can’t just give visitors a break.
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Some tourists have told attorneys and court workers that they are so upset they vow never to return."
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