Iowa Enacts Controversial Immigration Law Similar to Texas' SB4

The new legislation, signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, empowers local law enforcement to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants with prior deportations or denied entries, sparking legal and civil rights debates.

Iowa's new law criminalizes being in the state for undocumented immigrants with prior deportations or denied entries, effective July 1.
Governor Kim Reynolds criticizes the Biden administration for insufficient immigration enforcement, claiming the law will address this gap.
Critics, including the ACLU, argue the law could lead to racial profiling and is unconstitutional, comparing it to similar contentious laws in Texas and Arizona.
The law faces potential legal challenges, mirroring the ongoing disputes over Texas' SB4, which is currently blocked in courts.
Local law enforcement expresses concerns over the practicality and resource requirements to enforce the new immigration law.