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 of Iowa Board of Directors Installs Six New Board Members

Des Moines, Iowa — The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is pleased to announce that six new board members have been installed on its statewide Board of Directors. They are:

May 19, 2016

Almost Half of Iowa Hospital Beds are Catholic, Compromising Women's Health Care

More than 42 percent of all Iowa hospital beds are in Catholic hospitals. That means that for some Iowa women, especially in rural areas, there may be few alternatives to religion-based health care.

May 5, 2016

Iowa Statewide Poll Finds Strong Support of Driver’s Licenses for All Immigrants

Des Moines, Iowa — A poll by Public Policy Polling found that 58 percent of all Iowa caucusgoers support driver’s licenses for immigrants, regardless of immigration status.

February 25, 2016

Oppose SF 2281 and HF 2331: Unconstitutional Prohibition on Contracts With Businesses That Boycott Israel

Senate File 2281 would prohibit Iowa government agencies and retirement systems from entering into contracts with businesses that boycott Israel. Similar legislation (House File 2331) passed the House on February 22. The ACLU of Iowa opposes these bills.

February 24, 2016

ACLU Files Complaint on Behalf of Black Transgender Woman Illegally Profiled and Jailed

An Iowa Civil Rights Commission complaint says a West Des Moines Hotel discriminated against Meagan Taylor based on her gender identity and race.

November 10, 2015

Dennis Barnum, Mary Garst, and Art Neu named ACLU of Iowa's Edward S. Allen Award Honorees

This new award recognizes key Iowans who have left a significant civil liberties legacy.

August 27, 2015