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IA HF2397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aime Wichtendahl

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Governor must work with the attorney general to take all necessary steps to secure the return of U.S. citizens who are Iowa residents and have been unlawfully deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

  • Governor and attorney general must also secure the release of U.S. citizens who are Iowa residents and have been unlawfully detained by ICE

  • Individuals may bring civil lawsuits in Iowa state court against ICE for damages resulting from injuries and human rights violations caused by the agency's actions in the state

  • Creates two new sections (27A.12 and 27A.13) in Iowa Code addressing ICE accountability

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to actions of United States immigration and customs enforcement.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 257.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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