Media Releases & Statements

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.

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Iowa CCI Given Partners in Liberty Award by ACLU of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa announced that it is giving Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) its Partners in Liberty award.

July 25, 2019

Red Oak Man Wins Facebook Free Speech Lawsuit

Red Oak, Iowa — The Adams County Sheriff's office has agreed to pay Jon Goldsmith of Red Oak $10,000 in damages after charging him for harassment when he posted a criticism of a sheriff's deputy on his own Facebook page.

July 8, 2019

ACLU of Iowa Files Lawsuit to Block Iowa Law Preventing Transgender Iowans from Accessing Medicaid for Medically Necessary Gender-Affirming Surgery

Update: To see the current status of this litigation, click here.

May 31, 2019

ACLU of Iowa Defends Red Oak Man's Right to Free Speech on Social Media

Red Oak, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa filed a lawsuit in federal court defending the right of a Montgomery County man to post criticism of a nearby county sheriff's office on his Facebook page.

May 21, 2019

THIS WEEK: Iowans Engage in 2020 Presidential Race with ACLU Activist Training

*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

WHAT:

The ACLU of Iowa will make six stops in four days across Iowa, training activists and volunteers to engage presidential candidates on civil liberties issues through the ACLU’s Rights for All campaign.

May 16, 2019

The ACLU and Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit Challenging Education Defunding Law

Des Moines, Iowa — Today, the ACLU of Iowa, on behalf of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, filed a lawsuit to block a law excluding Planned Parenthood of the Heartland from receiving crucial funding to provide sex education for youth in Iowa.

May 15, 2019