Media Releases & Statements

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.

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Security Cameras in Iowa City Public Library Prompt Privacy Concerns

Iowa City, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa today sent a letter to the Iowa City Public Library on behalf of the ACLU’s client, University of Iowa student Kellsie Pepponi.

January 13, 2017

ACLU of Iowa Speaks Out Against Branstad's Shunning of Syrian Refugees

Jeremy Rosen, executive director of the ACLU of Iowa, issued a statement Tuesday, objecting to Iowa's Gov. Terry Branstad making a statement and issuing a press release calling for state agencies to halt any efforts to resettle Syrian refugees.

January 6, 2017

ACLU of Iowa to Represent Knoxville Girl in “Sexting” Lawsuit

Des Moines, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa announced that it will represent a 14-year-old Knoxville, Iowa, girl who was threatened with criminal charges after texting suggestive photos of herself to a boy.

November 11, 2016

New Coalition Formed to Work for Legislation, Constitutional Amendment To Allow Iowans With Felony Convictions to Vote

Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa has the harshest voting laws in the county, automatically stripping voting rights of any Iowan convicted of a felony.

October 26, 2016

ACLU of Iowa Defends Immigrants Rights in front of the Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 20, in the case of Martha Martinez, an Iowa Dreamer who received authorization to live and work in Iowa. But now, in a terrible bait and switch, she faces criminal charges related to her employment as a noncitizen.

October 16, 2016

Iowa Ranks Among Worst States for Racial Disparities in Drug Possession Rates

Iowa has the second-worst rate of racial disparities in arrests for drug possessions in the country, a national ACLU/Human Rights Watch report released today has found.

October 12, 2016