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Controversial Bill Makes Being in Iowa a State Crime for Previously Denied or Removed Individuals

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DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if they have previously been denied admission or removed from the United States. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, has raised concerns among Iowa’s immigrant communities and has sparked discussions among legal experts and law enforcement officials about its enforcement. This legislation, known as Senate File 2340, closely resembles a Texas law that is currently facing legal challenges. Leaders of the Iowa Latinx community … Read more

Public Opinion Divided: Iowa Book Ban Law Receives Mixed Reactions as Over a Thousand Books are Removed

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Des Moines, Iowa – A new poll conducted by the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll reveals that half of Iowans believe the state’s controversial book ban law, which has led to the removal of over a thousand books from public schools, goes too far. Meanwhile, a third of respondents view the law and subsequent removals as “about right.” Only 13% of those surveyed felt that the law did not go far enough, while 3% were undecided. The book ban law, known as Senate File 496, was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds in May 2023. This … Read more

Former President Trump’s Name Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot: What’s Next in the Legal Battle?

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A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has issued a ruling that removes former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s primary ballot. However, this decision follows the commencement of early voting for the upcoming primary election on March 19. The judge, Tracie Porter, has temporarily stayed her ruling until Friday, anticipating an appeal from Trump’s legal team, who have declared their intention to do so promptly. Porter also stated that her ruling would remain on hold if the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a decision “inconsistent” with hers in a case involving a similar matter in … Read more

Dueling Claims Denied: Transgender Woman’s Legal Battle to Retrieve Surgically Removed Testicles Ends with Controversial Verdict

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Pontiac, Michigan — In a small claims court hearing that attracted significant attention, a judge has denied both claims in a dispute involving a transgender woman and her ex-boyfriend. The case centered around the woman’s request to have her surgically removed testicles returned to her. Despite the unusual nature of the case, Judge Jeremy Bowie ruled that neither party would be awarded damages. The petitioner, Brianna Kingsley, filed a handwritten small claims petition last August, alleging that her ex-boyfriend, William Wojciechowski, had kept her testicles in a Mason jar in his refrigerator next to the … Read more