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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 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.

Sep 6, 2021

Iowa Parents File Lawsuit to Allow Schools to Require Masks

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

Our Medicaid system should treat everyone, including transgender Iowans, equally and fairly.

Mar 17, 2021

Why Iowa Must Ban Traffic Cameras

Traffic cameras are all about generating money, with unfair ticketing practices that have little to do with safety.

Feb 22, 2021

What Is It About Traffic Cameras?

Many Iowans support traffic cameras because of the claim that they will improve traffic safety. But for folks all across the state--and...

Jan 6, 2021

Body Cameras Must Be Used with Strong Policies

Body cameras have the potential to provide desperately needed public oversight of police in order to curb police abuses, but their use must be accompanied by strong, clear policies to govern their use, data...