As the leading civil rights organization in our state, we at the ACLU of Iowa believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
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Sep 21, 2022
Banned Books Week 2022: Attempts to Ban Books on the Rise
Free Speech
We have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
We have a right to read and learn free from censorship.
Aug 29, 2022
Transgender Youth in Iowa: The Christiasons, Cedar Falls
LGBTQ Rights
Ben, 24, was the first openly transgender student at Cedar Falls High and ran boys' cross country. He started physically transitioning at 14 and credits it with possibly saving his life.
Ben, 24, was the first openly transgender student at Cedar Falls High and ran boys' cross country. He started physically transitioning at 14 and credits it with possibly saving his life.
Jun 24, 2022
Abortion Is Still Legal in Iowa
Reproductive Freedom
Despite the devastating decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion remains safe and legal in Iowa.
Despite the devastating decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion remains safe and legal in Iowa.
Apr 6, 2022
Iowa Cities Should Repeal Bans on Asking for Help
Free Speech
Cities that ban people from asking for help or money in public spaces are violating free speech and criminalizing poverty.
Cities that ban people from asking for help or money in public spaces are violating free speech and criminalizing poverty.
Apr 4, 2022
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Historic Transgender Rights Verdict
LGBTQ Rights
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a first-in-the-state jury verdict for our client, Jesse Vroegh, finding the State of Iowa discriminated against him at work because he is transgender.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a first-in-the-state jury verdict for our client, Jesse Vroegh, finding the State of Iowa discriminated against him at work because he is transgender.
Mar 16, 2022
Iowa's Ag Gag Law Ruled Unconstitutional — Again
Free Speech
Just like Ag Gag 1.0, Ag Gag 2.0 has been found to violate the First Amendment. It criminalized undercover investigations at factory farms, slaughterhouses, and puppy mills.
Just like Ag Gag 1.0, Ag Gag 2.0 has been found to violate the First Amendment. It criminalized undercover investigations at factory farms, slaughterhouses, and puppy mills.