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Iowa’s Silent Immigration Crackdown | Des Moines News
Iowa’s ICE detentions have skyrocketed 272% in just one year, fueled by deepening ties between federal immigration agents and local police—now trained to enforce immigration laws during everyday stops. While raids are less frequent, this subtle but pervasive enforcement is sparking fear across immigrant communities, even among legal residents worried they’ll be targeted. Advocates warn it’s eroding trust, chilling crime reporting, and fracturing families—despite state officials calling the cooperation routine, like working with the FBI. The episode reveals how quiet enforcement can still…
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