Issues

The ACLU of Iowa is committed to working to create an Iowa criminal justice system that is free of racial bias, keeps our communities safe, and is fair to all who come in contact with it.

The ACLU of Iowa is continuing its long proud history of defending the right of everyone to free speech and expression, regardless of their viewpoints.

The ACLU of Iowa is committed to making sure that all people—regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, or immigration status—are treated fairly under the law.

The ACLU of Iowa believes in an Iowa where children are educated and supported, not incarcerated.

The ACLU of Iowa works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals can fully exercise their rights under the U.S. and Iowa Constitutions and live openly without discrimination.

The ACLU of Iowa is working towards the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Iowa.

The ACLU of Iowa works with community members and others to assure open government with the greatest transparency possible.

The ACLU of Iowa is dedicated to ensuring that our state's prisons and jails comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.

The ACLU of Iowa is deeply concerned about intrusive government surveillance and tracking. We work in the courts and in the legislature to protect the privacy of all Iowans.