News Releases - 2025 Archive - Page 10

DES MOINES – The week of May 11 celebrates National Police Week, established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to honor the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. This annual observance highlights the vital role officers play in protecting and strengthening our communities.  Peace Officer Memorial Day, observed...

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement regarding the Iowa Supreme Court decision on non-English voter registration forms:  “Our win in the Iowa Supreme Court affirms that English is the official language for Iowa’s elections. Under the law, all official documents, including voter registration forms, are written...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Bird announced today that California has agreed to take steps to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California’s borders. Iowa joined a coalition of 17 states and the Nebraska Trucking Association in challenging a suite of California regulations called Advanced Clean Fleets in federal...

DES MOINES—Today, President Donald Trump announced Chief Deputy Attorney General Leif Olson’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:   “I am glad that the President nominated Leif Olson, who will work hard as U.S....

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Bird today co-led a letter asking the Trump Administration’s EPA to issue a new “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) rule that gives States control over their land and protects Iowa farmers, landowners, and builders from federal overreach. The recent Biden-era rule expanded the definition of...

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 6, 2025, fatal shooting of David Robert Plagmann by a Shelby County deputy was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation....

DES MOINES—On Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislative priority that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement and first responders. “Law enforcement are heroes who deserve our respect and appreciation,” said Attorney General Bird. “Each day that these brave men and women put on their badge,...

DES MOINES—With today’s vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court. Attorney General Bird’s proposal follows a July 2024, Iowa Supreme Court ruling that eliminated decades of protections for Iowa kids in court. Iowa is currently the...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Bird today announced the launch of the new Iowa Cold Case playing card deck to help crack Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders. The announcement was made in a press conference at the Des Moines Police Department. Speakers at the press conference also included: Steve Ponsetto,...

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the February 22, 2025, fatal shooting of Vicente Manzo Hernandez by a Sioux City police officer was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal...