Iowa judges take ICE to task over ‘astonishing conduct’ and violations of court orders

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 1,757

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Two federal judges in Iowa have sharply criticized government officials for repeatedly violating the law in immigration cases, with one Iowa ICE enforcement officer held in contempt for “astonishing conduct” and willfully violating a court order.

The two cases, each handled by a different federal judge, involve Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have moved detainees out of Iowa jails and the court’s jurisdiction while the individuals have pending immigration cases before the court.

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