Media Releases & Statements

The ACLU of Iowa has staff in Des Moines to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil rights and civil liberties in Iowa.

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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New Lawsuit Filed to Allow Transgender Iowans to Access Gender-Affirming Surgery Through Medicaid

Update: To see the current status of this litigation, click here.

April 22, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Opposes Policing Bill

The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer.

April 16, 2021

Kristina Libbey Joins ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it has hired Kristina Libbey as a development associate.

March 22, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Calls Sahouri Prosecution "An Embarrassment"

The following statement regarding the acquittal of reporter Andrea Sahouri can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Legal Director Rita Bettis Austen.

March 10, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Statement on Voter Suppression Law

The following statement can be attributed to Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director, regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds yesterday signing into law a voter suppression bill.

March 9, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Statement on Voter Suppression Legislation (SF 413)

The following statement can be attributed to Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director, regarding SF 413.

February 24, 2021