IOWA'S IMMIGRATION LAW
IOWA's IMMIGRATION LAW
The Des Moines Register Asked the following candidate survey question to the candidates running for
How would you approach enforcing a new state law that makes reentry into Iowa a crime for someone who has previously been deported or denied entry into the United States?
Here is my unedited response:
Illegal Immigration is a huge problem in this Country. The Democrats in power have encouraged illegal immigration and breaking of the law to win votes. This is one of the reasons as Iowa Secretary of State I fought for Voter ID and referred more than 100 cases of voter fraud for prosecution, SF2340 makes it a crime and gives local law enforcement the ability to arrest individuals who have previously been excluded, removed, or deported from the United States. The law makes it a felony if the person was excluded or removed after being convicted of two or more misdemeanors involving drugs or any crimes against a person. I will enforce this law and do my part in protecting our community.
US District Court BLOCKS IOWA'S IMMIGRATION LAW
On June 17, 2024, Federal District Court Judge Stephen Locher blocked Iowa Senate File 2340 claiming Iowa's law to be unconstitutional. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has appealed the ruling. Matt Schultz supports the new Iowa Immigration law and Attorney General Brenna Bird's efforts to appeal.