Legal Battle Over Iowa Immigration Law
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to sue Iowa over a new law that makes it a crime for a person to be in the state if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S. Iowa Governor and Attorney General indicated they are unlikely to agree to the federal terms.
Key Points
- DOJ plans to sue Iowa over new law
- Iowa law interferes with federal authority on immigration law enforcement
- Similarities to Texas case where DOJ challenged a similar law
- Iowa law could lead to criminal charges for migrants with deportation orders
- Republicans accuse Biden Administration of neglecting duty to enforce federal immigration law
Pros
- Enforcement of federal immigration law
Cons
- Elevated anxiety in Iowa's immigrant communities