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Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iowa Attorney General to End Lawsuit Against a Sheriff Over His Immigration Post
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's attorney general on Friday said she will withdraw her lawsuit accusing a sheriff of discouraging compliance with federal immigration law, ending a monthslong public dispute between the two Republicans days after the sheriff's northeast Iowa constituents rallied in his defense. Attorney General Brenna Bird sued Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx in March over his Facebook post saying his department doesn't always need to detain people at the request of federal immigration authorities. Bird sued even though Marx deleted the post and an investigation from her office showed that Marx fully complied with each of the nearly two dozen requests he had received from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold someone suspected of immigration violations. Marx had declined to post a conciliatory message the attorney general's office had scripted. Bird alleged the original post violated state law by impeding and discouraging cooperation with federal immigration officers. The lawsuit jeopardized state funding to the county. As President Donald Trump took office and initiated his campaign of mass deportations, Marx told constituents on Feb. 4 that he shares 'some of their mistrust and many of your concerns with the legitimacy of how these federal agents conduct business' and that 'requests to hold individuals without a court order are violations of constitutional rights.' At the same time, there was a legislative push in states across the country to support Trump's immigration efforts and curtail 'sanctuary cities' that generally limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The Trump administration had also begun taking legal action against governments that have adopted policies inhibiting ICE arrests and deportations. Marx said in a statement Friday that he met with Bird in person and explained it was 'never my intent to discourage immigration enforcement.' Marx also thanked his constituents for their patience and 'outpouring of support through this situation,' he said. When Bird visited the county Monday, dozens of people showed up to support Marx and criticize the lawsuit as a 'bullying tactic,' television station KGAN reported. Bird said Friday she intended to dismiss the case because the county has now fully complied. 'Winneshiek County and Sheriff Marx are in compliance with 27A,' she said in a statement referencing the chapter in Iowa code that ensures cities and counties fully comply with federal immigration law. 'They have committed to continue to honor ICE detainers and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.' Marx's February post echoed critiques of what are known as ICE detainer requests that ask local or state law enforcement agencies to hold individuals until they can be taken into custody by federal authorities. Marx said those requests often clash with the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, which bars against unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals without a warrant based on probable cause. 'If federal agents' actions or paperwork are not within constitutional parameters,' he wrote, 'then we will make every effort to block, interfere, and interrupt their actions from moving forward.'
Toronto Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against a sheriff over his immigration post
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's attorney general on Friday said she will withdraw her lawsuit accusing a sheriff of discouraging compliance with federal immigration law, ending a monthslong public dispute between the two Republicans days after the sheriff's northeast Iowa constituents rallied in his defense. Attorney General Brenna Bird sued Winneshiek County Dan Marx in March over his Facebook post saying his department doesn't always need to detain people at the request of federal immigration authorities. Bird sued even though Marx deleted the post and an investigation from her office showed that Marx fully complied with each of the nearly two dozen requests he had received from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold someone suspected of immigration violations.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against a sheriff over his immigration post
Iowa's attorney general on Friday said she will withdraw her lawsuit accusing a sheriff of discouraging compliance with federal immigration law, ending a monthslong public dispute between the two Republicans days after the sheriff's northeast Iowa constituents rallied in his defense. Attorney General Brenna Bird sued Winneshiek County Dan Marx in March over his Facebook post saying his department doesn't always need to detain people at the request of federal immigration authorities. Bird sued even though Marx deleted the post and an investigation from her office showed that Marx fully complied with each of the nearly two dozen requests he had received from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold someone suspected of immigration violations. Marx had declined to post a conciliatory message the attorney general's office had scripted. Bird alleged the original post violated state law by impeding and discouraging cooperation with federal immigration officers. The lawsuit jeopardized state funding to the county. As President Donald Trump took office and initiated his campaign of mass deportations, Marx told constituents on Feb. 4 that he shares some of their 'mistrust and many of your concerns with the legitimacy of how these federal agents conduct business' and that requests to hold individuals without a court order are 'violations' of constitutional rights. At the same time, there was a legislative push in states across the country to support Trump's immigration efforts and curtail ' sanctuary cities ' that generally limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The Trump administration had also begun taking legal action against governments that have adopted policies inhibiting ICE arrests and deportations. Marx said in a statement Friday that he met with Bird in person and explained it was 'never my intent to discourage immigration enforcement.' Marx also thanked his constituents for their patience and 'outpouring of support through this situation,' he said. When Bird visited the county Monday, dozens of people showed up to support Marx and criticize the lawsuit as a bullying tactic, television station KGAN reported. Bird said Friday she intended to dismiss the case because the county has 'now fully complied.' 'Winneshiek County and Sheriff Marx are in compliance with 27A," she said in a statement, referencing the chapter in Iowa code that ensures cities and counties fully comply with federal immigration law. "They have committed to continue to honor ICE detainers and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.' Marx's February post echoed critiques of what are known as ICE 'detainer' requests that ask local or state law enforcement agencies to hold individuals until they can be taken into custody by federal authorities. Marx said those requests often clash with the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, which bars against unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals without a warrant based on probable cause. If federal agents' 'actions or paperwork are not within constitutional parameters,' he wrote, 'then we will make every effort to block, interfere and interrupt their actions from moving forward.'
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against a sheriff over his immigration post
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's attorney general on Friday said she will withdraw her lawsuit accusing a sheriff of discouraging compliance with federal immigration law, ending a monthslong public dispute between the two Republicans days after the sheriff's northeast Iowa constituents rallied in his defense. Attorney General Brenna Bird sued Winneshiek County Dan Marx in March over his Facebook post saying his department doesn't always need to detain people at the request of federal immigration authorities. Bird sued even though Marx deleted the post and an investigation from her office showed that Marx fully complied with each of the nearly two dozen requests he had received from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold someone suspected of immigration violations. Marx had declined to post a conciliatory message the attorney general's office had scripted. Bird alleged the original post violated state law by impeding and discouraging cooperation with federal immigration officers. The lawsuit jeopardized state funding to the county. As President Donald Trump took office and initiated his campaign of mass deportations, Marx told constituents on Feb. 4 that he shares some of their 'mistrust and many of your concerns with the legitimacy of how these federal agents conduct business' and that requests to hold individuals without a court order are 'violations' of constitutional rights. At the same time, there was a legislative push in states across the country to support Trump's immigration efforts and curtail ' sanctuary cities ' that generally limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The Trump administration had also begun taking legal action against governments that have adopted policies inhibiting ICE arrests and deportations. Marx said in a statement Friday that he met with Bird in person and explained it was 'never my intent to discourage immigration enforcement.' Marx also thanked his constituents for their patience and 'outpouring of support through this situation,' he said. When Bird visited the county Monday, dozens of people showed up to support Marx and criticize the lawsuit as a bullying tactic, television station KGAN reported. Bird said Friday she intended to dismiss the case because the county has 'now fully complied.' 'Winneshiek County and Sheriff Marx are in compliance with 27A,' she said in a statement, referencing the chapter in Iowa code that ensures cities and counties fully comply with federal immigration law. 'They have committed to continue to honor ICE detainers and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.' Marx's February post echoed critiques of what are known as ICE 'detainer' requests that ask local or state law enforcement agencies to hold individuals until they can be taken into custody by federal authorities. Marx said those requests often clash with the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, which bars against unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals without a warrant based on probable cause. If federal agents' 'actions or paperwork are not within constitutional parameters,' he wrote, 'then we will make every effort to block, interfere and interrupt their actions from moving forward.'
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zach Nunn to run for reelection to Congress, not Iowa governor - after talking to Trump
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn will run for reelection to his 3rd Congressional District seat and forego a gubernatorial campaign, he has confirmed. "Zach Nunn is fully committed to serving the incredible people of Iowa's 3rd District," a campaign spokesperson said in a statement issued on Friday, July 11. "After prayerful consideration with his family and the strong support from President Trump, Zach is more committed than ever to maintaining the Republican majority and advancing the America First Agenda." Republican President Donald Trump broke the news on social media, posting that he had spoken with Nunn. "Just spoke to Great Combat Veteran Zach Nunn, and he is committed to the mission of, HOLDING THE MAJORITY," Trump posted to his Truth Social website. "He is a team player, with a tremendous future — And 100% MAGA. Zach needs our full support to win Iowa-03. He is fighting for the Farmer, and everything else that Iowa stands for, including, of course, Lower Taxes, and our always under siege Second Amendment. Zach Nunn has my Complete and Total Endorsement. HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!" Nunn had been reconsidering whether to run for governor, the Des Moines Register first reported July 7, after previously taking the possibility off the table. A senior source within the Nunn operation told the Register at the time that they believed the state of the race had been reset after Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird decided not to run for governor. Many had expected her to pursue the nomination and earn Trump's endorsement. "The reality is, Brenna choosing not to run changes the dynamics of the race tremendously," the source said. "So in our view, the primary is reset." Nunn is serving in one of the country's top targeted congressional districts. He appeared to face pressure from GOP leaders to remain in his seat to help the party hold the House in a tough election year. Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at bpfann@ or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Zach Nunn to run for reelection to Congress, not governor. Trump happy
