Iowa counties refuse ICE detainer requests amid due process concerns
The Gazette editorial praises Iowa counties for stopping to honor ICE detainers, citing constitutional issues and risks. It notes 22 counties delaying 48 hour holds, lists Benton Johnson Linn as examples, cites 2012 13 data, and calls for officials to respect due process and avoid false imprisonment.
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ACLU
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Linn County
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Letters to the Editor on habitat loss and religious liberty
Letters discuss preserving wildlife habitat in cities by seeding vacant lots with native grasses and wildflowers to aid small animals and filter pollutants. Readers defend Hobby Lobby against forced contraception coverage and celebrate business freedom and competition.
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Sue Dirks
Supreme Court
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Betty Herron
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Question on UI party image sparks reader letters
A weekly reader question invites Iowa readers to weigh in on whether the university's reputation as a party school is deserved or overblown and to share ideas for change. The page includes a controversial letter arguing about race and public duty, referencing Botchway and Daniel Inouye as contrasting examples.
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Thegazette
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Public tax returns for all corporations could curb loopholes
Catherine Rampell argues for mandatory public disclosure of corporate tax returns to expose shelters like the Double Irish and Dutch sandwich. She notes current SEC disclosures are insufficient and that transparency could shift blame from firms to Congress for a convoluted system.
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Debate over AP U S history framework sparks national clash
Critics led by the National Association of Scholars and Heartland Institute condemn the College Board framework for its negative portrayal of American history, arguing it downplays achievements. Proponents say the advanced course teaches critical analysis and historical inquiry.
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National Association of Scholars
Heartland Institute
Concerned Women For America
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Republican National Committee
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Kennedy High School
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