"Iowa Criminalizes Illegal Reentry and Tightens Immigration Laws"
TL;DR
Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill making it a state crime to enter the state after being deported or denied entry into the United States, with Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, planning to sign the measure into law. The bill, which would make it a misdemeanor or felony in certain cases, puts Iowa on track to join Texas in enforcing immigration laws outside the federal system, drawing criticism from Democrats who see it as a political move lacking necessary resources.
- Iowa Passes Bill to Make Returning After Deportation a State Crime The New York Times
- ‘Illegal entry’ into Iowa would be new crime KTIV Siouxland's News Channel
- Iowa legislature sends bill to Reynolds criminalizing 'illegal reentry' Des Moines Register
- Gov. Reynolds plans to sign controversial immigration bill amid national debate KGAN TV
- Bills focused on Iowa non-citizens receiving public assistance head to wider committee KCRG
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