ACLU of Iowa

Briefs and Other Legal Materials
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Date Case Name Document Description

Nov. 2009

Testimony in Medical Canabis hearings

Testimony presented to the Iowa board of Pharmacy regarding the medical use of canabis

Feb. 2009

Hensler v. Davenport

Brief challenging parental responsibility ordinance

Jan. 2009

Matthew Shepard Act

PowerPoint presentation on Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act

Jan. 2009

McMahon et al v. IA Bd Pharmacy

Brief arguing that Pharmacy Board has a duty to recommend that Marijuana be removed from Schedule I of Iowa's Controlled Substances Act

Aug. 2008

Davenport v. Seymour

Decision of Iowa Supreme Court holding state law does not preempt Speed Camera ordinance

May 2007

In re Marriage Cases

California Supreme Court Decision Striking down prohibition on same sex marriage and allowing "domestic partners" to become legally "married"

Mar. 2008

Varnum v. Brien

Brief of Amici civil rights organizations arguing for robust rational basis review

Feb. 2008

Jones v. City of Leon

Complaint challanging religious favoritism

Dec. 2007

Innerchange Ruling
Eighth Circuit

Innerchange Ruling
Eighth Circuit

Aug. 2007

Varnum v. Brien

Same Sex Marriage Ruling
Polk County Iowa District Court

Mar. 2007 Roe v. Milligan Federal Judge Rules Both Iowa Flag Statutes Unconstitutional
Feb. 2007 Americans United v. Prison Fellowship Eighth Circuit - Oral Argument   (mp3 file)
Jan. 2007 Varnum v. Brien Iowa Courage Brief" filed on behalf of Amici Professors of Law and History arguing for equality and recognition for same sex marriages
Nov. 2005 Doe v. Miller BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE OF ASSOCIATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ABUSERS IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Nov.2005 Seering Amicus brief as related to the 2000 foot Sexual Offender law
Nov. 2005 Doe v. Miller Brief of Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Sep. 2005 Doe v. Miller Brief of ACLU-IA  - US Supreme Court - regarding 8th Cir. decision reversing lower court and upholding residency restrictions on sex offenders

Aug. 2005

Allison v. Vilsack

Brief of Amici ACLU-IA & League of Women Voters - supporting Governor's restoration of voting rights to felons

Jul. 2005

Atwood v Vilsack, Ia S. Ct. #05-0485

Cert. Q to Iowa S. Ct. re right to Bail - ICLUF Reply Brief

Jun. 2005

Atwood v Vilsack, Ia S. Ct. #05-0485

Cert. Q to Iowa S. Ct. re right to Bail - State's Brief

May 2005

Atwood v Vilsack, Ia S. Ct. #05-0485

Cert. Q to Iowa S. Ct. re right to Bail - ICLUF Brief

May 2005

Does v. Miller, 8th Cir. 116B8E

8th Cir. Decision reversing lower court and upholding residency restrictions on sex offenders

Jun 2004

Doe v. Miller

8th Circuit Brief

Feb 2004 John Does I-XI v. Miller, et al. Court Decision granting permanent injunction against enforcement of 2000 law
Jan 2004 John Does I-XI v. Miller, et al. Challenge to 2000 sex offender residency law - ICLUF Trial Brief challenging consitutionality of 2000 law

Jan 2004

Cedar Rapids Zen Center v. City of C.R.

RLUIPA challenge to right of city to restrict religious practices in home - ICLUF Reply Brief seeking Summary Judgment despite ripeness defense

Jan 2004

Garces v. Lovejoy, et al.

Civil suit re confession forced by threat to deport husband take children

Dec 2003

Atwood, et al. v. Vilasck, et al.

Pretrial confinement conditions under Sex Offender Commitment Statute - ICLUF Reply Brief in Summary Judgment Proceedings

Dec 2003

Bohman et al. v. Petersen, et al.

Challenge to Flag Desecration Statute - Def.'s Summary Judgment Brief. U.S. Dist. Ct. S.D. Iowa  

Dec 2003

Garces v. Lovejoy, et al.

Defendant's Brief seeking Summary Judgment on basis qualified immunity, etc. (PDF not available)

Nov. 2003 

Atwood, et al. v. Vilasck, et al.

Addendum to ICLUF Summary Judgment Brief

Nov. 2003

Atwood, et al. v. Vilasck, et al.

Appendix documenting conditions of Confinement for plaintiff detainees (PDF not available)

Nov. 2003

Bohman et al. v. Petersen, et al.

 Challenge to Flag Desecration Statute - ICLUF Summary Judgment Brief. U.S. Dist. Ct. S.D. Iowa

Oct 2003

Atwood, et al. v. Vilasck, et al.

ICLUF Brief for Summary Judgment - U.S. Dist. Ct. S.D. Iowa

Sep. 2003

Cedar Rapids Zen Center v. City of C.R

RLUIPA challenge to right of city to restrict religious practices in home - ICLUF Brief seeking summary judgment under RLUIPA and Free Exercise Claim

Aug. 2003

U.S. v. Gonzales

Qualified Interpreters Not Optional

Aug. 2003

Doe v. Miller

Judge enjoins Enforcement of Sex Offender Residency Restrictions

Jul. 2003

Gacke v. Pork Xtra, LLC

Challenge to Nuisance Immunity - ICLUF Appellate Brief filed in Iowa Supreme Court

Jun. 2003

Doe v. Miller

Challenge to Iowa's law banishing sex offenders from residing in most residential areas

Sep. 2002

Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa v. Iowa District Cout

American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa Brief

Sep. 2002

Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa v. Iowa District Cout

Drake Univeristy Law School Brief

Sep. 2002

Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa v. Iowa District Cout

Medical Groups Brief

 

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