United States Attorney Clare E Connors | U.S. Department of Justice
Today, Clare E. Connors announced her resignation as United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, effective January 19, 2025. Connors submitted her resignation to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Connors took office on January 3, 2022, following her nomination by President Biden on September 28, 2021, and confirmation by the Senate on December 7 of that year. Reflecting on her tenure, Connors stated: “It was a privilege to rejoin this office and to serve Hawaii as the chief federal law enforcement officer.” She highlighted the Department's mission to ensure community safety from both foreign and domestic threats, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.
As U.S. Attorney, Connors led a team of approximately 60 attorneys and support staff in prosecuting federal crimes within Hawaii. The office handles cases involving national security, public corruption, drug trafficking, child exploitation, firearms offenses, and violent crime. It also manages civil actions involving the United States government.
Connors focused on public corruption and integrity crimes during her time in office. She worked with state and local law enforcement to combat organized crime and large-scale drug activities while supporting violence mitigation efforts like Threat Team Hawaii. Her office also collaborated with organizations such as Weed and Seed Hawaii to address child exploitation crimes.
She emphasized the importance of public cooperation with federal law enforcement in Hawaii: "I am honored to have worked alongside the committed public servants who will continue to fulfill it." Connors encouraged reporting misconduct or potential whistleblower cases related to financial crimes or civil rights violations.
