Iowa imitates Texas in making immigration a state crime
Guest editorial argues Iowa follows Texas in signing a state level immigration crime bill, claiming court decisions encourage GOP lawmakers to score political points. It warns such laws threaten immigrant labor in key industries and poses broader questions about state sovereignty, urging federal reform.
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Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Texas
Greg Abbott
U.S. Supreme Court
Reynolds
Trowa
Florida
Washington
Battle for the School Library prompts parental access debate
A reader questions David Chung's April 7 column on letting children choose reading material. The letter argues parents should decide what their children access in libraries, and asks whether this extends to restricting materials for all children in public spaces.
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David Chung
Chung
Eddie Jenkins recalls O J Simpson trial and justice
Leonard Greene profiles Eddie Jenkins former Dolphins player and Boston lawyer. Jenkins argues the Simpson trial became a trial of Black America and discusses jury nullification, injustice, and the Vegas conviction link. He notes Simpson’s death prompts reflection on race and law.
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O.J. Simpson
Saga
Boston
Eddie Jenkins
Jenkins
Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
Vanity
Simpson
Brooklyn
Miami Dolphins
Buffalo Bills
Players’ Union
America
Nevada
Las Vegas
Vegas
L.A
O.J
Bundy
New York Knicks
Houston Rockets
Time Magazine
FTC chief Khan to hear Iowa farmers on consolidation hopes
Guest columnist Scott Syroka notes past farmer suicides tied to corporate pressure and recalls Lina Khan’s FTC reforms. He reports Khan will visit Iowa to listen to locals about industry consolidation, including Koch Industries’ Iowa Fertilizer Co. deal. The Iowa Farmers Union hosts a public session Saturday April 20 in Nevada from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Gatherings.
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Wenty
60 Minutes
Iowa
New York Times
Elizabeth Williamson
Wisconsin
Lina Khan
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Khan
Garry Staples
Craig Watts
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa Fertilizer Co
Koch Industries
Iowa Farmers Union
Sixth St
Nevada
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