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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...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she is leading 27 other states and Guam in asking the Trump Administration to continue combatting the flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the U.S. that target kids. Last year alone, billions of dollars' worth of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes were sold...

DES MOINES—Today, during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird highlighted the office’s actions to support and protect sexual assault survivors. “As a prosecutor, I work with victims and know how important it is for them to have quality support as they work through the...

DES MOINES—In January, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 19-state coalition in a letter to Costco, calling for the company to follow its own motto and “do the right thing” by ditching DEI after the company, instead, claimed that it would double down. Attorney General Bird last week met...