Iowa AG Sues Sheriff Over Immigration Law Violation

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, alleging he violated state law with a Facebook post that discouraged cooperation with ICE immigration detainer requests. The post indicated Marx's stance against honoring detainers without judicial warrants, which Bird argues contravenes Iowa's 'sanctuary cities' law, risking the loss of state funding for the county. Despite Marx removing the post and issuing a clarifying letter, Bird insists on a formal retraction. Local residents in Decorah largely support Marx, viewing the lawsuit as an overreach and expressing confidence in his integrity. Marx's clarification emphasizes his office's commitment to cooperating within legal parameters, while Bird's office provided specific language for Marx to post as a retraction. The situation has sparked a broader discussion on immigration enforcement and state-federal cooperation.