Iowa Refugees Face Detention Risk, Need Legal Aid
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Iowa immigration lawyers face a surge in cases due to new Trump administration rules targeting refugees, including a memo from Homeland Security allowing detention without bond for those without a green card after one year, and a November order freezing final approvals on green card applications. This has trapped refugees in a difficult situation, with groups like Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice calling for urgent legal aid to navigate the process and prevent mass detentions. Polk County is asked for $300,000 to hire more attorneys and train volunteers, as the demand for legal assistance continues to grow with an influx of refugees from places like Afghanistan and Ukraine.
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