ACLU of Iowa Assists Same-Sex Couple in Obtaining Family Leave

ACLU of Iowa Assists Same-Sex Couple in Obtaining Family Leave

Iowa Department of Corrections Required to Recognize Marriage Equality In Offering Family Leave

When Iowa City prison guard Teresa Heck requested family leave to care for her cancer-stricken spouse, she was hurt and surprised to be turned down, even though she was legally married.

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Confused About Requesting Government Information?

Confused About Requesting Government Information?

Visit Our New Open Government Project!

You’ll find a user-friendly “do-it-yourself” guide on how to request government information and data, as well as request open meetings of government bodies. There’s lots of information, how-to tips, forms, and diagrams. You’ll also be able to contact our staff for assistance.

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New Handbook Informs Iowa Students of Their Rights

New Handbook Informs Iowa Students of Their Rights

Even before a student reaches age 18, that person has basic constitutional rights.

From free speech to anti-bullying, from dress codes to praying in school, this booklet informs students of what they can and can’t do under the law.

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ACLU Assists Occupy Iowa Movement

ACLU Assists Occupy Iowa Movement

The movement has posed challenges for supporters and opponents alike, especially in Des Moines and Iowa City.

The ACLU of Iowa is doing its part to make sure that, within the law, this form of free speech is supported. We have been working with Occupy protestors, providing legal advice to “occupiers” and providing them with written information on their legal rights.

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Our mission

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is a private, non-partisan, non-profit group that fights to advance civil liberties for all. We are the state affiliate of the national ACLU.

We pride ourselves in upholding everyone’s civil liberties—no matter who they are or what they believe. We have worked to assure rights of all Iowans—from atheists to devout Christians, from labor unions to businesspeople, and more—to make sure our constitutional rights are preserved.” More about us

Upcoming events

  • Thursday, Feb. 09, 2012
  • Inherently Unequal: The Betrayal of Equal Rights by the Supreme Court
  • Iowa City Public Library
  • 7:00-9:00 p.m. Part of the League of Women Voters Constitution speaker series. Author Lawrence Goldstone speaks on how t...
  • Saturday, Mar. 10, 2012
  • The New Challenges of American Immigration
  • Des Moines Public Library
  • Discuss solutions for today's immigration issues. To participate, please register at www.dmpl.org (Online Events Calenda...

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