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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 2025

Page

2

Civil rights complaint targets Iowa patrol 287g program over stop

Escuda Minoz filed a civil rights complaint against the Iowa State Patrol and ICE after seven Latino construction workers were detained during a April 18 traffic stop near Dubuque. The group alleges ethnic profiling and seeks full disclosure of officers involved, records of cooperation, and termination of the 287g agreement. The complaint calls for an investigation within 90 days and cites language access gaps and potential improper delegation of immigration powers.

Escuda Minor Iowa City Iowa State Patrol U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dubuque Iowa Department of Public Safety ICE Iowa State Patrol Escudha Minoz Devon Baumgartner Highway 151 Baumgartner Cristian Pinto Cristian Lagos Escuda Minoz Pinto Ninoska Campos Campos Department of Public Safety Department of Public Safety and Ice Alejandro Escobar Escucha Minoz Alex Dinkla

Iowa City firm faces felony charge over workers camp

Hawkeye Waste Systems owners James Watts Chris Watts Mary Sheen and Chris Dohrer are charged with failing to maintain workers compensation insurance after employee Matthew Reuwsant died from a skid loader accident on October 31 2024. OSHA and Iowa officials say the company lacked insurance and is not self insured. Arraignment set for May 19. convic­tion could bring up to five years per defendant.

Iowa City Hawkeye Waste Systems James Watts Hawkeye Waste Chris Watts Mary Sheen Chris Dohrer Iowa Matthew Reuwsant Johnson County Commercial Dr University of Iowa Reuwsant Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation Iowa Insurance Division Trial Information Rachel Zimmermann Smith

Eastern Iowa Briefs Highlight Local News

The Gazette reports latest Eastern Iowa updates including civic, school, and community events. Local officials indicate ongoing projects, school board decisions, and public safety notes affecting Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding areas.

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