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Local Courts
Courts in Des Moines, Iowa
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
123 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Des Moines
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Des Moines
Des Moines's federal court handles detention abuse cases from Iowa. Iowa's 2-year SOL applies for state tort claims. The nearest immigration court is in Omaha, NE, creating access barriers for detained women. Iowa Legal Aid provides limited immigration assistance. Claims against county jails under § 1983 and ICE under FTCA are available. Meatpacking industry enforcement in Iowa has resulted in detention of women workers.