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.
On Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released a statement in response to the ACLU of Iowa and Lambda Legal filing a lawsuit to block provisions of SF 496.
Des Moines, Iowa — Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Iowa, and the law firm Jenner & Block LLP filed a lawsuit today in federal court to block provisions of SF 496, the sweeping Iowa law that seeks to silence LG
Update: This press release previously stated that Iowa ranks 8th worst in the country, but it actually ties for 7th worst. The text below has been updated to reflect that.
City leaders in Essex, Iowa, are not permitting the local Pride group in their town's Labor Day Parade Monday.
The blocked law is nearly identical to a 2018 law that has been permanently struck down.
The abortion ban, passed in special session on Tuesday, will take effect immediately when signed by Gov. Reynolds on Friday.