Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Iowa's Immigration Law

The law, set to take effect on July 1, would have allowed state authorities to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants.

Judge Stephen Locher ruled the law unconstitutional, citing federal preemption over immigration matters.
The Biden administration and civil rights groups filed lawsuits arguing the law would cause confusion and chaos.
Iowa's Attorney General Brenna Bird plans to appeal the decision, criticizing the Biden administration's border policies.
Similar state-level immigration laws in Texas and Oklahoma are also facing legal challenges.
The ruling underscores the ongoing tension between state and federal authority over immigration enforcement.