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.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa has filed an amicus brief in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in Robbins v. City of Des Moines, a lawsuit seeking to defend the First Amendment rights of Daniel Robbins to video record police in public.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that Malika Davis of Ames is the 2019 Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award winner.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is proud to give one of its highest awards—the Louise Noun Award—to four people who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to our most basic rights and freedoms.
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to award its prestigious Dan Johnston Cooperating Attorney Award to Nixon Peabody partners Seth A.
Des Moines, Iowa — Casey Gradischnig, who passed away in May at age 57, has been honored by the ACLU of Iowa with one of its highest honors: The Edward S. Allen Award.
Rita Bettis Austen, ACLU of Iowa Legal Director, issued the following statement.