
Iowans are preparing to take to the streets on May 1st to voice their opposition to a new immigration law, passed in mid-April, which seems to take a page out of Texas' book by also allowing state law enforcement officers to arrest undocumented migrants.
Two weeks ago, the bill signed into law by Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds criminalized being present in the state after deportation, denial of entry to the United States, or issuance of an outstanding deportation order.