DES MOINES, IOWA (March 14, 2025) — In 2024, Iowa passed a law that increased penalties for illegal reentry and gave the State the tools to enforce immigration laws while Biden refused. The Biden Administration then sued Iowa to block that law. President Trump’s administration today dropped the Biden lawsuit. AG Bird released the following statement in response:
“When the Biden Administration failed to do its job and secure our borders, Iowa stepped up. And we never backed down — even when Biden sued us for it. Today, Pres Trump, again, proved that he has Iowa’s back and showcased his commitment to Making America Safe Again by dropping Biden’s ridiculous lawsuit. This is a major victory for Iowans across the state.”
Read the dismissal here.
