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Immigration Policy in Des Moines, IA (2026)

1 verified immigration policy rules for Des Moines, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Iowa SF 481 (2018) prohibits cities and counties from adopting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities; Des Moines and Polk County must honor ICE detainers or risk state funding loss.

Iowa SF 481 Bans Sanctuary Policies

Heavy Restrictions