More ICE detainees held in Iowa jails sue the federal government

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 541

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Two more individuals detained in Iowa jails by immigration officials are suing the federal government, alleging their rights are being violated.

In recent months, Iowa State Patrol troopers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have worked together in pulling over commercial truck drivers near weigh stations along Interstate 80 as part of what they call “Operation ICE Wall.”

Typically, the drivers are pulled over after bypassing the weigh stations, cited for the offense, …

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