by Robin Opsahl Legislation requiring local law enforcement to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration law enforcement will not advance
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Bills on Elections, Immigration and Guns Squeak Past Legislature’s ‘Funnel’ Deadline
By Robin Opsahl Iowa lawmakers approved bills on elections, firearms and immigration law enforcement Thursday just ahead of the Legislature’s first “funnel” deadline of the
Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers
By: Robin Opsahl A Senate subcommittee advanced this year’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa in cases where a person is found guilty
Here’s the Latest on How States (Including Iowa) Are Cooperating With Trump’s Deportation Plans
Conservative cities and states across the country have taken to President Donald Trump’s deportation plans and are increasing cooperation with federal authorities — even
Immigrant Rights Activists Decry Bill Requiring Local Law Enforcement To Aid ICE
By Robin Opsahl, Despite outcry from immigrant rights groups and legal concerns about due process, Iowa lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to a measure
Fort Dodge couple sues city alleging misconduct by a police officer
By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch A Fort Dodge couple is suing the city, alleging a police officer improperly entered their home and violated their
Senate Sends Bill on Traffic Camera Regulation, DOT Oversight to Governor
A bill regulating — but not banning — traffic camera use by local law enforcement was sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds by the Senate with
