Iowa and Texas migrant laws face court and backlash
In Des Moines and across the country, migrants, lawmakers, and law enforcement clash over immigration policing. Iowa lawmakers push a border style measure amid Texas litigation, while officials say status should not affect policing. Experts warn of complex deportation processes and international implications. Community groups stress immigration is a human issue and urge resistance to criminalization.
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Erica Johnson
Iowa Migrant Movement For Justice
el Sentido
Schirrmeister
Des Moines
Dana Wingert
Associated Press
Joe Biden
Rey
Nolds
Texas
Greg Abbott
U.S. Department of Justice
Immigration Authority
Department
United States
U.S
Hugen Pham
Texas A&m School of Law
Pham
Mexico
Shawn Ireland
Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association
Linn
Ireland
Manny Galvez
Escucha Mi Voz
Hear
West Liberty
Galvez
Waypoint eyes shift from shelter to prevention and housing
Waypoint plans to stop operating its homeless shelter after years of deficits and declining use. The shift targets prevention and housing stability with six to eight affordable apartments planned for the building’s upper level, backed by fundraising and potential community partnerships.
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Waypoint
Jaye Kennedy
Matthew 25
Greene Square
Clint Tweet-Ball
Cedar Rapids
J’nae Peterman
Madge Phillips
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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