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.
Today Gov. Kim Reynolds' two companion bills were introduced that would amend the Iowa Constitution to allow automatic restoration of voting rights for more than 60,000 Iowans with felony convictions in their backgrounds.
Des Moines, Iowa – Today, the Polk County District Court ruled that Iowa's 6-week abortion ban violates Iowa's state constitution and issued a permanent injunction.
Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director, issued the following statement.
Des Moines, Iowa — Today the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa held that Iowa's "ag gag" law is unconstitutional. The law blocked the ability of journalists, food safety, and labor advocates to do undercover work in agricultural facilities.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa has released its 2017-2018 Legislative Report and Civil Liberties Scorecard.
Des Moines, Iowa — For decades, the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP and ACLU of Iowa have worked together on racial justice issues. In recent years, three Iowa-Nebraska NAACP leaders have stood out for their work on racial profiling, voting rights, and other racial justice efforts.