Relating to actions of United States immigration and customs enforcement

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the actions of U.S. immigration and customs enforcement. The bill requires the governor, in cooperation with the attorney general, to take all steps necessary to secure the return and release, respectively, of U.S. citizens who are residents of Iowa and who have been unlawfully deported or detained. The bill allows a person to bring a civil action against U.S. immigration and customs enforcement for damages arising from injuries and violations of human rights arising from the actions of the agency.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§27A.12§27A.13

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