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.
Waterloo, Iowa — Several civil rights and employment rights organizations and law professors have filed an amicus brief* in support of the City of Waterloo's "Fair Chance/Ban the Box" ordinance.
The law, which would have mandated at least a 24-hour delay in accessing abortion services after an unnecessary additional visit to a health center, will be blocked while the court considers Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the State.
The law would cause excessive hardship for low-income Iowans, many who must take time off work or school, arrange and pay for child care, and often drive hours to get health care.
Below is a statement that can be attributed to Rita Bettis Austen, ACLU of Iowa Legal Director.
It is regarding excessive force used on protestors in Des Moines last night, after the Des Moines City Council voted to approve reforms on police bias:
This statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Policy and Advocacy Director Daniel Zeno and/or ACLU of Iowa Communications Director Veronica Fowler.
The ACLU of Iowa issued the following statement after the Iowa Legislature adjourned and failed to pass HJR 14, a proposed constitutional amendment to restore voting eligibility to Iowans with a felony conviction in their background.