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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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Jan 4, 2024

Mary Beth Tinker: Support Iowa Students Challenging Censorship

As a teenager, civil rights trailblazer Mary Beth Tinker knew she was gay. Today she supports Iowa students currently fighting against censorship and anti-LGBTQ laws.

Jan 4, 2024

Ankeny Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Jemma, 18, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Jan 4, 2024

Urbandale Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Hailie Bonz, 17, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Jan 3, 2024

Temporarily Blocked: Parts of Iowa’s Book Ban, “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law

We'll continue our fight to ensure Iowa schools are safe for LGBTQ+ students.

Nov 30, 2023

We’re Suing to Stop Iowa’s Book Banning, Anti-LGBTQ Law

Public school students have a First Amendment right to speak, read, and learn freely. Our state should not remove books or ban discussions from schools because a group of people find them offensive.

Sep 28, 2023

Iowa Should Pay for Emergency Contraception After Sexual Assault

There's no room for politics after someone has been raped.