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Sep 4, 2019

2019 Louise Noun Award Given to Four Iowans

The ACLU of Iowa is proud to give one of its highest awards—The Louise Noun Award—to four Iowans who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to our...

Sep 3, 2019

Nixon Peabody Attorneys Honored with Dan Johnston Award

The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to award its prestigious Dan Johnston Cooperating Attorney Award to Nixon Peabody partners ...

Aug 8, 2019

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

Casey Gradischnig, who passed away in May at age 57, has been honored by the ACLU of Iowa with one of its...

Aug 6, 2019

ACLU of Iowa Statement on Dorr Book Burning Verdict

Today the ACLU of Iowa spoke out about the Dorr book burning verdict.

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

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Today the ACLU of Iowa spoke out about the Dorr book burning verdict.

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

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Jul 25, 2019

Iowa CCI Given Partners in Liberty Award by ACLU of Iowa

Today we are thrilled to announce that we're giving Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) our Partners in Liberty award...

Jul 9, 2019

Moving Forward on Fixing Felony Disenfranchisement

By Mark Stringer

As the dust settles from the 2019 Iowa legislative session, one of the clear bright spots is the broad support and the leadership of Gov. Kim Reynolds for...

By Mark Stringer

As the dust settles from the 2019 Iowa legislative session, one of the clear bright spots is the broad support and the leadership of Gov. Kim Reynolds for...