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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Casey Gradischnig Given Edward S. Allen Award by the ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — Casey Gradischnig, who passed away in May at age 57, has been honored by the ACLU of Iowa with one of its highest honors: The Edward S. Allen Award.

August 7, 2019

Media Statement: Dorr Book Burning Verdict

Rita Bettis Austen, ACLU of Iowa Legal Director, issued the following statement.

August 6, 2019

Iowa CCI Given Partners in Liberty Award by ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa announced that it is giving Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) its Partners in Liberty award.

July 25, 2019

Red Oak Man Wins Facebook Free Speech Lawsuit

Red Oak, Iowa — The Adams County Sheriff's office has agreed to pay Jon Goldsmith of Red Oak $10,000 in damages after charging him for harassment when he posted a criticism of a sheriff's deputy on his own Facebook page.

July 8, 2019

ACLU of Iowa Files Lawsuit to Block Iowa Law Preventing Transgender Iowans from Accessing Medicaid for Medically Necessary Gender-Affirming Surgery

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

May 31, 2019

ACLU of Iowa Defends Red Oak Man's Right to Free Speech on Social Media

Red Oak, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa filed a lawsuit in federal court defending the right of a Montgomery County man to post criticism of a nearby county sheriff's office on his Facebook page.

May 21, 2019