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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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Apr 4, 2022

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Historic Transgender Rights Verdict

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

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.

Mar 3, 2022

Iowa Wrongly Bans Trans Girls from Girls' Team Sports

This cruel law violates the civil rights of transgender girls and women in our state.

Feb 8, 2022

Schools Urged to Reinstate Mask Mandates

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

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

Endí Montalvo-Martinez and Lyric Sellers helped end Des Moines Public Schools' SRO program.