The ACLU of Iowa has staff in Des Moines to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil rights and civil liberties in Iowa.
Media inquiries should be sent via email to editor@aclu-ia.org or contact Communications Director Veronica Fowler at 515-207-0586.
Senate File 2281 would prohibit Iowa government agencies and retirement systems from entering into contracts with businesses that boycott Israel. Similar legislation (House File 2331) passed the House on February 22. The ACLU of Iowa opposes these bills.
An Iowa Civil Rights Commission complaint says a West Des Moines Hotel discriminated against Meagan Taylor based on her gender identity and race.
This new award recognizes key Iowans who have left a significant civil liberties legacy.
Des Moines, Iowa — Just in time to help launch the ACLU of Iowa’s Annual Gifts Campaign, Sarah Conroy has joined the affiliate’s growing staff.
Roosevelt student Glori Dei Filippone led hundreds in a Love Rally to counter a planned Westboro Baptist Church demonstration at East High School.
Des Moines, Iowa — At 2:00 p.m. today, the ACLU of Iowa will deliver 60,000 signatures to the Des Moines office of U.S. Senator Charles Grassley, calling for an end to Section 215 of the Patriot Act.