Iowa Found to Rank 7th Worst in Prison Racial Disparities 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. September 28, 2023
It's Unconstitutional to Ban the Local Pride Group from the Town Parade City leaders in Essex, Iowa, are not permitting the local Pride group in their town's Labor Day Parade Monday. September 2, 2023
Iowa Court Temporarily Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban The blocked law is nearly identical to a 2018 law that has been permanently struck down. July 17, 2023
Abortion Providers File Challenge to Six-Week Abortion Ban The abortion ban, passed in special session on Tuesday, will take effect immediately when signed by Gov. Reynolds on Friday. July 12, 2023
Iowa Lawmakers Again Pass Six-Week Abortion Ban The six-week ban is virtually identical to a 2018 law permanently blocked by state courts. July 12, 2023
ACLU of Iowa Statement on Special Session to Pass Abortion Restrictions The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer. July 6, 2023