Iowa Code § 718C.6 : — CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDUREChapter 718C — Abatement of prosecution on basis of immigration status determination prohibited TEXT PDF A court may not abate the prosecution of an offense under this chapter on the basis that a federal determination regarding the immigration status of the person is pending or will be initiated. Iowa Code § 718C.6 Added by 2024 Iowa, ch Chapter 1020,s 6, eff. 7/1/2024.