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.
Des Moines, Iowa — This morning the ACLU filed a lawsuit for a male Iowa prison nurse whose state employer, the Iowa Department of Corrections, denied him use of the men’s restrooms and locker rooms.
Marion, Iowa — The Marion City Council plans to review its unconstitutional public demonstration ordinance at its work session tonight and at its council meeting Thursday, August 17.
Windsor Heights, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa sent a demand letter to the City of Windsor Heights to defend two couples’ First Amendment rights to free speech regarding a sidewalk issue in that community.
The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it is giving its prestigious Louise Noun Award to the Rev. Anna Blaedel of Iowa City and the two organizers of the Iowa Women’s March, Sandy Mostaert of Ely and Stefanie Munsterman-Robinson of Cedar Rapids.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to honor two remarkable women with the 2017 Edward S. Allen Award.
In one way or another, Mary Campos has touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of Latinos, youth, and women in Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it is giving its first-ever Partners in Liberty Award to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. It is also pleased to announce that Des Moines attorney Glen Downey will receive the Dan Johnston Cooperating Attorney Award.