Iowa House moves to bar sanctuary policies in IA
A House subcommittee approved House Study Bill 558 to prohibit state cities counties and their agencies from restricting full enforcement of federal immigration law and to require sharing immigration status information. The bill argues sanctuary policies endanger public safety while opponents warn of constitutional and practical risks.
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Iowa House committee advances gun law bills in Des Moines
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee easily approved three gun related bills including legalizing suppressors, limiting governor emergency gun restrictions, and allowing children of any age to possess a handgun under supervision. Debates focused on public safety and the meaning of a well regulated militia with 17 to 4 or 18 to 3 margins.
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Brian Meyer
Matt Windschitl
Missouri Valley
Windschitl
State Capitol
Terry Baxter
R-Garner
Anderson
Baxter
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