Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants

“The Biden Administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk,” Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said. | Charlie Neibergall/APDES MOINES, Iowa — It will be a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if previously denied admission to or removed from the United States under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday.

“The Biden Administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk,” Reynolds said in a statement after signing the bill. “This bill gives Iowa law enforcement the power to do what he is unwilling to do: enforce immigration laws already on the books.”

Shawn Ireland, president of the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association and a deputy sheriff in Linn County, also said in a March email that law enforcement officials would have to consult with county attorneys for guidance on implementation and enforcement. The Texas law is stalled in court after a challenge from the U.S. Department of Justice that says it conflicts with the federal government’s immigration authority.

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Iowa Governor Signs Bill Allowing Arrest and Deportation of MigrantsIowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes it a state crime for individuals to be in Iowa if they have been previously denied admission to or removed from the United States. The law, which will take effect on July 1, has raised concerns among immigrant communities and legal experts on its enforcement. Similar to a Texas law currently blocked in court, this move by Iowa reflects Republican leaders' criticism of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.
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