Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 718C.6 (2026)

Abatement of prosecution on basis of immigration status determination prohibited

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A court may not abate the prosecution of an offense under this chapter on the basis that a federal determination regarding the immigration status of the person is pending or will be initiated. 2024 Acts, ch 1020, §6

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: United States v. State of Iowa, 126 F.4th 1334 (8th Cir. 2025).

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United States v. State of Iowa, 126 F.4th 1334 (8th Cir. 2025). “” Iowa Code § 718C.6. Even if federal officials are considering an alien’s case, Iowa may arrest the alien, prosecute the alien, obtain an order to return, and -18- transport the alien to a port of entry.”

IA Migrant Movement for Just. v. Brenna Bird (8th Cir. 2025). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 718C.6. Bird asks this court to ignore the plain meaning of the Act.”

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