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.
The blocked law is nearly identical to a 2018 law that has been permanently struck down.
The abortion ban, passed in special session on Tuesday, will take effect immediately when signed by Gov. Reynolds on Friday.
The six-week ban is virtually identical to a 2018 law permanently blocked by state courts.
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer.
Des Moines, Iowa — The Polk County District Court has now approved an agreement between Gov. Kim Reynolds' office and six Iowa journalists and media organizations regarding the Governor declining to produce COVID public records and other information in a timely manner.
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer regarding the recent win in Arkansas striking down as unconstitutional that state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.