Friday, February 20, 2026

GET ME REWRITE: Iowa GOP trots out its Nativism bona fides

 
Headline:  Des Moines Register, 2/19/2027

Nick El Hajj and Kyle Werner report:
More than 100 people gathered in the Iowa Capitol rotunda to protest anti-immigrant rhetoric among legislators and a trio of bills they say would restrict access and rights for immigrants while sending the wrong message about who belongs in Iowa. 
The rally, organized by Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, brought together immigration advocates, faith leaders and students for the group’s annual advocacy day on Wednesday, Feb. 18. 
Most attendees wore bright orange shirts with the Iowa MMJ logo, and some had Ash Wednesday crosses marked on their foreheads. Volunteers passed out whistles, stickers and a one-page action sheet detailing the legislation the organization is urging lawmakers to reject. 
Chants of “Iowa is home,” “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here” and “Love, not hate, makes Iowa great” echoed through the halls as speakers took turns addressing the crowd.

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