Media Releases & Statements

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Media inquiries should be sent via email to editor@aclu-ia.org or contact Communications Director Veronica Fowler at 515-207-0586.

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Mask Mandate Preliminary Injunction Continues to Protect Iowa Children

A federal district court today granted a preliminary injunction in our mask mandate lawsuit, blocking enforcement of Iowa's law prohibiting schools from requiring facemasks.

October 8, 2021

Statewide Banned Book Trivia Night on Sept. 30

The ACLU of Iowa and the Iowa Library Association will be hosting a Banned Books Week Trivia night across the state on Thursday, September 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

September 24, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Statement on Mask Mandate Policies in Schools

A federal district court yesterday blocked Iowa’s law prohibiting schools from requiring masks.

September 14, 2021

Federal Court Blocks Iowa's Law Banning Masking Requirements in Schools

Des Moines, Iowa — A federal district court today blocked Iowa’s law prohibiting schools from requiring masks.

September 13, 2021

Lawsuit Challenges Iowa Law Banning Schools from Requiring Masks

Des Moines, Iowa — Eleven parents of children with disabilities and Iowa disability rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit today challenging an Iowa law that bans school districts from imposing mask mandates in schools.

September 3, 2021

BLM Protesters Settle Case with Iowa Department of Public Safety

Des Moines, Iowa — Today the federal District Court for the Southern District of Iowa approved and adopted a settlement in which the Iowa Department of Public Safety and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) agreed to withdraw bans that the ISP issued to 17 BLM protesters last summer, including five A

August 17, 2021