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The ACLU is Built for Tough Times Like These

We are suing to stop one of the worst, most far-reaching anti-immigrant laws ever passed in the state of Iowa.
Know Your Rights
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What To Do If You Are Stopped By Police, Immigration Agents, Or The FBI

Protect yourself, your family, and your community. Know what the law says about interacting with law enforcement in Iowa.
Event | In-person
ALPR

Stop Government Surveillance in Coralville

The ACLU of Iowa is hosting a free briefing and workshop to help stop mass surveillance in Coralville. You will learn more about Iowans’ privacy rights, the dangers of unchecked ALPR systems, and what you can do to push for transparency and accountability in Coralville. We'll provide hands-on training too, so you're ready to make your voice heard at city council meetings, public hearings, or community forums.
Aug 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Action | Take Action
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Protest in Iowa

Know your rights when protesting in Iowa

Press Releases

ACLU of Iowa Statement on Protections for Transgender Iowans After July 1 Law Change

ACLU of Iowa Files Iowa Office of Civil Rights Complaint Regarding State Discrimination Against the Iowa Congregation of The Satanic Temple

ACLU of Iowa Warns Iowa Communities That Their Drag Ordinances Are Unconstitutional