United States Attorney Clare E. Connors recently submitted her resignation, which will become effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 19, 2025.

Connors took the oath of office as United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii on January 3, 2022, after being nominated by President Biden on September 28, 2021, and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 7.

As United States Attorney, USA Connors served as the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the District of Hawaii. She oversaw a staff that included approximately 60 attorneys and support personnel. The office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district, including crimes related to national security, public corruption, drug trafficking, child exploitation, firearms, and violent crime. The office also initiates affirmative civil actions, defends the United States in civil cases, and collects debts owed to the United States.

During her tenure, USA Connors prioritized public corruption and integrity crimes, and closely collaborated with state and local law enforcement to address organized and violent crime, disrupt large-scale drug activity, and support targeted violence initiatives and mitigation efforts such as Threat Team Hawaii.