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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Mar 3, 2022
Iowa Wrongly Bans Trans Girls from Girls' Team Sports
LGBTQ Rights
This cruel law violates the civil rights of transgender girls and women in our state.
This cruel law violates the civil rights of transgender girls and women in our state.
Feb 8, 2022
Schools Urged to Reinstate Mask Mandates
Student Rights
Eight schools involved in a lawsuit must restore mask mandates immediately because they are in violation of a court ruling.
Eight schools involved in a lawsuit must restore mask mandates immediately because they are in violation of a court ruling.
Feb 4, 2022
Scott County Using COVID Money for Juvenile Detention Center is Unlawful
Criminal Law Reform
The Scott County Board of Supervisors should NOT proceed with this new facility.
The Scott County Board of Supervisors should NOT proceed with this new facility.
Jan 27, 2022
Des Moines Students Win Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award
Student Rights
Endí Montalvo-Martinez and Lyric Sellers helped end Des Moines Public Schools' SRO program.
Endí Montalvo-Martinez and Lyric Sellers helped end Des Moines Public Schools' SRO program.
Sep 6, 2021
Iowa Parents File Lawsuit to Allow Schools to Require Masks
Student Rights
Eleven parents and an Iowa disability rights organization have filed a lawsuit to get a ban on mask mandates in schools struck down.
Eleven parents and an Iowa disability rights organization have filed a lawsuit to get a ban on mask mandates in schools struck down.
Apr 23, 2021
Iowa Medicaid Must Provide Gender-Affirming Surgery
LGBTQ Rights
Our Medicaid system should treat everyone, including transgender Iowans, equally and fairly.
Our Medicaid system should treat everyone, including transgender Iowans, equally and fairly.