Iowa Governor Signs A Migrant Bill Into Law

When a suspect is taken into custody they could agree to a judge's order to leave the country of face further charges.

The governor of Iowa signed a bill into law this week that pertains to immigrants in the state.

The legislation will make it a state crime for someone to be in Iowa if they have outstanding deportation orders, were previously removed from the U.S. or were previously denied admission to the state.

When a suspect is taken into custody they could agree to a judge’s order to leave the country of face further charges.

The measure is similar to a Texas state law that gives state law enforcement permission to arrest people they suspect of entering the country illegally.

The Texas law is facing legal challenges and is currently blocked in court.

The Iowa law is set to take effect on July 1.