Another State Joins Texas, Gives State and Local Police Authority To Arrest & Deport Illegals

As Biden’s sham administration continues to refuse to do anything about the millions of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border, another state government is taking matters into their own hands.

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa just signed a bill that follows in the footsteps of Texas by allowing state and local law enforcement to arrest and deport illegal immigrants who have been previously deported or denied entry into the U.S.

Check it out:

🚨 JUST IN: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new bill into law that allows law enforcement to arrest illegal aliens who were previously denied entry into the United States.

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— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) April 10, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the passage of the bill on X:

Today, we give Iowa law enforcement the power to do what Joe Biden won’t: deport illegal criminals to protect our state. pic.twitter.com/GaQwdprekb

— Kim Reynolds (@KimReynoldsIA) April 10, 2024

In a press release about the new law, Gov. Reynolds called out Biden for failing to protect the American people:

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

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SF 2340: A bill for an act relating to illegal reentry into the state by certain aliens, prohibition on arrest in certain locations, orders to return to a foreign nation, immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, sentencing restrictions, and providing penalties.

Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2340:

“The Biden Administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk. Those who come into our country illegally have broken the law, yet Biden refuses to deport them. This bill gives Iowa law enforcement the power to do what he is unwilling to do: enforce immigration laws already on the books.”

CNN has more details on the new Iowa immigration law:

Iowa is taking a page out of Texas’ book as its governor signed a bill into law this week allowing law enforcement officers to arrest some undocumented migrants.

Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it a crime to be in the state after being deported, denied admission to the United States, or have an outstanding deportation order.

The law, which takes effect on July 1, is similar to Texas’ controversial law that allows state officials to arrest and detain suspected illegal immigrants. That law, which also allows state judges to order immigrants to be deported, is currently blocked as a federal appeals court considers its constitutionality.

“Those who come into our country illegally have broken the law, yet (President Joe) Biden refuses to deport them,” Reynolds said. “This bill gives Iowa law enforcement the power to do what he is unwilling to do: enforce immigration laws already on the books.”

The Daily Wire also reported:

Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Wednesday that allows state authorities to arrest and deport immigrants in Iowa who have previously been deported or denied entry into the country.

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The measure was passed last month by Iowa’s GOP-controlled legislature, with multiple Democrats joining Republicans in sending the bill to Reynolds’ desk. The new law, which is set to go into effect on July 1, makes “illegal reentry” a state crime, and illegal immigrants who break the law could face up to two years in prison and deportation, Iowa Public Radio reported.

“The Biden Administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk,” Reynolds said. “Those who come into our country illegally have broken the law, yet Biden refuses to deport them. This bill gives Iowa law enforcement the power to do what he is unwilling to do: enforce immigration laws already on the books.”

Under the new state law, an immigrant could be guilty of a Class C felony and face up to 10 years in prison for illegally entering the country if he/she was arrested for committing another felony. The law also requires Iowa judges to submit an order for a person convicted of illegally entering the U.S. to be returned to their home country.

The new Iowa law is similar to a Texas immigration measure that is currently stuck in a legal battle with the Biden administration. The Texas law, which also allows state authorities to arrest and deport immigrants for illegally entering the U.S., is currently blocked by a federal appeals court.

What do you think?

Do you support Iowa?

Should more states follow suit?