"Republican Governors Expand State Authority for Immigration Enforcement"

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill allowing local police to arrest illegal immigrants who have previously been deported or denied admission, citing the Biden administration's failure to enforce immigration laws. The law, similar to Texas legislation, makes it a crime for illegal immigrants to enter or re-enter the state and imposes penalties for those with deportation orders or prior criminal convictions. Similar measures are being considered in other states, including Louisiana, as part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration amid federal government inaction.