Attorneys group backs bills to shield crime victims in Iowa
The Iowa County Attorneys Association backs three bills in the Iowa Legislature to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims and other crime victims and witnesses. The measures would create a new assault offense against those with protective orders, expand tampering with witnesses to include jurors and reporting parties, and strip earned time credits to enforce minimum sentences. The bills have passed the Iowa House and await Senate action.
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Iowa County Attorneys Association
Iowa
Linn County
Nick Maybanks
Iowa House
Iowa Senate
House
Senate
Maybanks
Association
Cedar Rapids
Nathan Brooks
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Iowa House approves RFRA bill headed to Gov Reynolds desk
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, approved 61 to 33 by the Iowa House, heads to Governor Reynolds. Supporters cite protections for religious expression. opponents warn of potential LGBTQ discrimination and erosion of civil rights. Republicans insist the measure narrowly balances religious liberty with government interests.
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Kim Reynolds
Des Moines
Iowa
Reynolds
Bill Clinton
Steve Holt
R-Denison
Holt
Iowa House
Lindsay James
D-Dubuque
James
House
Democrats
Elinor Levin
Iowa City
United States
Family Leader
Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition
Iowa Catholic Conference
Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
U.S
Connie Ryan
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
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Jimmy Propheto
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Trish.mehaffey
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The
Technology Association of Iowa
Principal Financial Group
Iowa Chamber Alliance
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Elinor
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