TOM BARTON Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

CEDAR RAPIDS — Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday said the Iowa National Guard is coordinating with the federal government to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with clerical tasks in the detention and deportation of migrants in their custody, though specifics are still pending.

Immigrants rights and worker justice organization Escucha Mi Voz issued a news release Tuesday pointing to reporting from The Intercept that revealed the U.S. Department of Defense has authorized National Guard troops to support ICE operations in 20 states, including Iowa.

Escucha Mi Voz Iowa, an Iowa City nonprofit which translates to “Hear My Voice” in Spanish, said Reynolds’ office confirmed the report in an email to the group, stating that the Iowa National G

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