DOJ, Civil Rights Groups Challenge Iowa's Immigration Law SF 2340

May 10, 2024, 12:27 AM

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and civil rights groups have filed separate lawsuits against the state of Iowa over a controversial new immigration law, SF 2340. This law criminalizes the presence in Iowa of individuals who were previously denied entry into the United States or deported. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has defended the law, asserting the state's commitment to enforcing it despite federal opposition. The DOJ's lawsuit marks a significant federal challenge to the state's policy, while civil rights organizations argue that the law is unconstitutional because it penalizes individuals who may now have lawful immigration status.