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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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May 1, 2024

"I grew up seeing women die in pregnancy and childbirth. I don't want that for myself or my daughter."

Abby Collins of Muscatine is terrified of threats to abortion access in Iowa.
Abby Collins of Muscatine is terrified of threats to abortion access in Iowa.
Abby Collins
Abby Collins
Mar 18, 2024

"I want to be a mother. Iowa politicians’ abortion and IVF choices put my life at risk."

I don't want to be in a position where starting a family could end in my death because of a bad law.
I don't want to be in a position where starting a family could end in my death because of a bad law.
sarah fleming
sarah fleming
Sep 28, 2023

Iowa Should Pay for Emergency Contraception After Sexual Assault

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