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Iowa’s Top Court Ended Court Fees in Dismissed Cases. Politicians Want Them Back

The state can no longer saddle defendants with court fees when charges are dismissed. Prosecutors are backing legislation to restore them.

News • 02.13.2026

A New Front in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: ICE Checkpoints Far From the Border

Checkpoints have long run near the southern border, but their recent use in other parts of the country has ignited strong responses.

Analysis • 09.12.2025

If You Can’t Afford an Attorney, One Will Be Appointed. And You May Get a Huge Bill

In Iowa, people too poor to pay for a lawyer are on the hook for big fees they can’t afford.

Feature • 02.12.2024

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