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(Des Moines, IA) -- A federal appeals court is examining an Iowa immigration law that was blocked before taking effect.
The court is considering arguments made this week in the case.
The Iowa Solicitor General argues the law is a necessary response to an immigration crisis. Opponents claim it infringes on federal sovereignty and could disrupt communities.
The law Iowa law would enable state law enforcement to charge individuals with outstanding deportation orders, raising concerns about its impact on local residents.
The court's decision could take three to six months.