Tag #Sanctuary Counties

What are the immediate consequences of Sheriff Marx's refusal to cooperate with ICE detainers, and how does this impact Iowa's enforcement of immigration laws?

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Winneshiek County to defund it after Sheriff Dan Marx publicly refused to cooperate with ICE detainers, which he deemed unconstitutional. This defiance violates Iowa law mandating cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit aims to withhold state funds until the Sheriff complies.