Iowa Governor Approves Legislation Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants
TL;DR
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill making it illegal for individuals with outstanding deportation orders or previous denials of entry to be in the state, giving law enforcement the power to enforce immigration laws. The legislation, set to take effect on July 1, has drawn criticism from activists and migrant groups, who view it as discriminatory and unconstitutional.
- Iowa governor signs ‘illegal reentry’ migrant bill into law The Hill
- Iowa governor signs immigration enforcement bill into law Iowa Public Radio
- Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill authorizing arrest and deportation of some migrants Axios
- Reynolds signs law letting Iowa police arrest undocumented immigrants Des Moines Register
- Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants POLITICO
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