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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ACLU Objects to Proposed 1619 Project Ban in Schools

This statement can be attributed to Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director:

February 10, 2021

Becca Eastwood Joins ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it has hired Becca Eastwood as advocacy campaign manager.

February 5, 2021

ACLU of Iowa Condemns So-Called Racial Profiling Bill

The following statement can be attributed to Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director, on SSB 1140.

February 3, 2021

ACLU Statement on Abortion Constitutional Amendment

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

January 28, 2021

Des Moines BLM Protestors Win a Preliminary Injunction Against Law Enforcement Banning Them From the Iowa Capitol

Des Moines, Iowa — A federal district court today ruled that the state can't enforce its ban of five Des Moines BLM protesters from the Iowa Capitol Complex grounds.

December 10, 2020

Pete McRoberts Joins ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it has hired Pete McRoberts as policy director.

December 8, 2020